One of the great things to pretend is that you're not only alright, you're in great shape. Now to have that come true - I've actually gone on stage depressed and that's worked its magic on me, 'cause if I can convince you that I'm alright, then maybe I can convince me.
I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against the commercialization of the world.