I Get So Many Ideas For Songs,

There’s No “correct Path” To Becoming A Real Artist. You Might Think You’ll Gain Legitimacy By Going To University, Getting Published, Getting Signed To A Record Label. But It’s All Bullshit, And It’s All In Your Head. You’re An Artist When You Say You Are. And You’re A Good Artist When You Make Somebody Else Experience Or Feel Something Deep Or Unexpected.

Meditation, Especially For People Who Dont Know Very Much About It And Think Its This Very Hippy Dippy Thing, Can Really Be Powerful, Terrifying Even, As It Lifts The Rug Up On Your Subconscious And The Dust Comes Flying Out.

I Think It's So Important To Have A Practice, Because The Consciousness Isn't Perfection Or Enlightenment Or Any Of That Bullshit. The Consciousness Is, "oh, I'm Walking Down The Street And I'm Doing Nothing."

For Most Of Human History, Musicians, Artists, They've Been Part Of The Community — Connectors And Openers, Not Untouchable Stars.

Those Who Can Ask Without Shame Are Viewing Themselves In Collaboration With-rather Than In Competition With-the World.