You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain.
I love just going out; long drives, the ocean, my kids, new music, new gear, new plug-ins, coffee, and donuts at four in the morning. Even just waking up and writing.
I believe animals should be respected as citizens of this earth. They should have the right to their own freedom, their own families, and their own life.
Whether I'm stressed out or angry or happy or depressed - however I feel, I say "I love my life," no matter what. That usually keeps me centered.
As an artist and a songwriter myself, I like to feel connected to modern culture and watch how sounds change.
Nothing is for sure. Change is the only thing that is the absolute.
Probably "I love my life" would be something I would say out loud to the planet - just that positive affirmation. And also, "Life is short," "Don't take yourself so seriously," and "Lighten the f - k up. " And if that offends you, you really need to lighten the f - k up.
The strange thing was, he wanted to like everyone. He just couldn't find a way to do it.
In China, I lived in a dormitory, and the government paid for everything - food, buses. In Iowa, I had to run after the bus, and cook for myself. The first weeks in the U. S. , I was asking, Where is my food?
Sometimes it's difficult maintaining my friendships, but to me, it's well worth it.
Picasso is still influencing me. Of course, I haven't got that kind of energy, or skill.