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There's always some level of optimism in every single song.

It takes a lot to still believe in people.

I tried to play bass in a punk band once, and it was an absolute disaster. I can't play anything. I don't know what it is.

I knew how touring was for 10 years, but it's completely different now that things are popping off.

I'd rather be moved by something, than impressed by something.

In a city like New York, any night can be completely different, even in a subtle way.

I kind of like being depressed.

I idolised bands like Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, who wanted to reach as many people as they could.

If you can make the song a soundtrack to what you're living at the time, I think that's the most important part of a song.

Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it's something I take great pride in when it's finished.

I don't have a Twitter or a Facebook, but that doesn't mean I'm any more productive than the rest of the world.

I always wanted to be a singer, but none of my friends thought I could sing.

I'm sorry I don't understand where all of these is coming from
I thought that we were fine
-Just Give Me A Reason

I was signed at 19 years old to a major label, and dropped by the time I was 22.

I try and get about eight hours of sleep every single night. And I like to think that I drink more water than anyone, ever.

The Queen and Electric Light Orchestra harmonies are so distinct and fit in our songs so well sometimes, but we don't know how to do them properly.

May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground ...