I just wanted to make a record that wasn't escapism. Like, I didn't want to write another record that was devoid of meaningful content.
“In times of life crisis, whether wild fires or smoldering stress, the first thing I do is go back to basics... am I eating right, am I getting enough sleep, am I getting some physical and mental exercise everyday.”
“A clown's makeup and character, that's all he has to sell. He loves and believes in that character.”