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I often write songs, and when I do, I usually write quite a few of them. I really have to be in the mood.

When something is bothering me, I write a song that tells my feelings.

I write songs about real things... The subject dictates the mood and it goes from there, really.

I write songs about stuff that I can't really get past personally - and then I write a song about it and I feel better.

I write music, really, to make myself feel better.

The thing is, unfortunately, I write the best songs when I'm miserable.

When I'm in a bad mood, I don't listen.

Sometimes I get in writing moods and I want to write a song every couple of days. Then sometimes I may not write a song for three weeks. It's just according to how it's hitting me at the time.

I do like to write nasty songs. It's a useful weapon to have, and it's cathartic as well, because I create art out of anger, something positive out of something negative.

Song-writing is therapy for me. I'm a very moody person, very difficult to live with. There's a lot going on and a lot of contradictions. My life is always one step away from disaster.