It's all about the music, and I work as hard as I do strictly because of the music. It's not a money thing; it's not a career thing. It's simply to do with me being a music fan with a broad taste, wanting to do different styles and wanting to work with lots of different people.

I think it's important for a young musician to stick with a band for a while and really work with a band and stay focused.

As far as I know, you only live once. So, I want to make the most of it while I can and work with as many different people as I can.

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