My favorite time in music is probably 1970-75. Still Bill by Bill Withers, Harvest by Neil Young, John Prine's first album, James Taylor's One Man Dog-I hope I can bring the same sort of spirit I hear on those records.

We all need a place that we can go, And feel over the rainbow

Songwriting isn't always something that's directly proportionate to the experience.

Theres nothing but spirit in music. Thats all it is. Yeah, theres a lot of intellectual elements to it, but no matter how you approach it, its all spirit.

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

The closest place that I feel like I come to having religious moments is always musical.

I don't know anyone who is a writer who isn't influenced by the relationships in their life.