When I was a kid I don't think I ever lied. The music industry has kind of turned me into a liar. It's the worst industry. I've yet to meet an honest person who has much power in the industry. I think industry people lie more than lawyers and politicians.
Politicians are choir boys in comparison.
At least you're not jaded. But I love it, too. Knowing that bands like the Counting Crows are really good people. Before I actually met them, I thought they were just another band that Hollywood churned out. They're one of those bands that just struck a chord in a ton of people, but I don't think they set out to make money.