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I don't write songs that don't affect me on some level, because I figure if I am not moved by it, if its not something that I have a longing to celebrate or to be reminded of, if it doesn't affect me, then how can I possibly think it is going to affect somebody else. My touchstone is write something that matters.

What I've learned is that music affects the way you feel. A song can change someone's life.

Music has completely taken over every aspect of my life and ruined everything.

My music is about a joyful experience. I've learned that if you can affect other people, you should.

Music isn't what I do. It's who I am.

Well, because music is my life and music is not work for me.

I find myself more affected by music the more I do it. Particularly when you're touring, and you're in the bus, and you're listening to loads of music. Life becomes far more dramatic, I guess - you're never in the same place; you're constantly meeting new people. You almost become more sensitized to music.