Genre, to me, is not all that important, and it never has been.

I grew up working at a record store and listening to vinyl. Even if it's side A and B, there's always this continuity that really turned me on about music.

I can relate to soul, R&B... whatever people want to call me is fine. I just hope it makes them feel something.

I'm always flattered and honored when people cover my music or sing my songs, no matter where it is.

I wasn't a very good teacher.

As I've moved along - not only my life, but my career and things like that - you look at yourself and start going, 'Oh, man, are you still doing what you set out to do? Are the ideals you had still the same?' Sometimes you measure up and sometimes you don't.

I think most of the time when people have big disagreements and big misunderstandings, when time lessens that blow it creates a deeper understanding for both people.