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

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

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

I'm not afraid to be bluntly honest in my songs, even if it means I'm discovering things about myself that I'd rather not.

You need a strong sense of 'otherness' to be able to create in your life.

Across the board, from my mother to my father to my aunts and uncles, everybody has always given me a lot of love.