I like people who tell stories. I like storytellers. A lot of my songs are misconceived as being auto-biographical when they're not because I write in the first person. — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
I'm a 50-year-old guy making music for over 20 years. I've been writing songs since I was 20, so it's really been 30 years, and it's always been personal, but I've always told stories. — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
Do not trust anybody but yourself. If people want to help you, fine. Put it on paper and understand exactly what every word says. — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
I'm not a politician. I'm not running for office. I can say what I think. — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
Santa Monica was a big song, and I always knew it would be radio friendly. But its not a defining song for me, though… — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
That's what I think our jobs as parents are, to educate as much as possible... I tell them to follow their bliss. The people… — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
I think the fact that Napster is stealing recorded music is something that we have to stop. It's taking money out of my kid's… — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
As a songwriter, I do kind of look at 'Santa Monica' as a thing outside of itself, because it isn't just my song. This… — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
I've always kind of been a little skeptical about bands that won't play their hits. That's really arrogant to me as a music fan.… — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
I have my dark side like anybody, you know, depression, anxiety... and I write about gritty, real-life stuff. — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
I've always cared about the world. That's never been an issue. But with learning how to smile, it's been learning how to feel comfortable… — Art Alexakis Copy Share Image
