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.

There's not a whole lot of media interest in me other than just the records that I make.

I like down-to-earth people.

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

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

I don't really know that there's any real rules for songwriting.

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.