It is setting goals and trying to be a business person, but at the same time not losing sight of who you are writing songs for and what your goals are as a songwriter. So believe me, if you think I've got it down I don't it is a constant struggle.

Well I don't want to talk about myself, that's so rude and egotistical.

I was probably the one who tattled on the class clown. To get in good with the teachers.

The songs come along at their own pace when they are ready.

I've learned that when someone does something very kind and refuses payment, giving them an engraved Swiss Army knife is never refused!

Each email contains an unsubscribe link. We will NEVER sell, rent, loan, or abuse your email address in ANY way. I was a very, very serious child... I was valedictorian of my kindergarten and eighth-grade class.

Think it is just a matter of... well look how long it took Shawn Colvin to reach the level that she has. Believe me, that girl has done everything except stand behind the cash register at Tower and take the money.