As a young writer you automatically want to ignore what’s in your backyard because you feel if it’s from here, it ain’t good. It just can’t be that damn good.
“If you’re worshiping things, it means you’re not really leading a full life. It’s healthy to admire; all of my musical growth has come out of admiration. But to worship, that’s taking it too far. You’ve got to get yourself together if you do that.”