I don't write songs that don't affect me on some level, because I figure if I am not moved by it, if its not something that I have a longing to celebrate or to be reminded of, if it doesn't affect me, then how can I possibly think it is going to affect somebody else. My touchstone is write something that matters.

Heaven plants a special seed, and we must have faith.

I'm not anxious to be anywhere other than where I am right now.

It's human nature to be curious about people, and to be more curious about young people than old people. We want to cheer something on at the same time we want to tear it down. That's just so normal.

You live in a dangerous place when you sacrifice integrity for security.

If a politician isn't doing it to his wife , then he's doing it to his country.

Everybody needs a helping hand, take a look at your fellow man.