With a song, it only takes a couple of minutes to go back to the beginning and try it again to see if it works. The novel freaks me out because, what if you get into the eighth chapter and think, 'Let's go to the top and see if this works again? It's going to take me three weeks.' I'm in awe of that.
Ben FoldsIf you're afraid they might discover your redneck past, there are a hundred ways to cover your redneck past.
Ben FoldsWhy would I want to sound like Joni Mitchell? I've got Joni Mitchell records, and they're great, and I couldn't possibly be that good.
Ben FoldsWhite people don't sing together very often, and when they do, it's about the celebrity of the song. The singing at my shows is all about harmony.
Ben FoldsI think a lot of good directors listen to music while they're working. The songs just don't become a part of the film. They're replaced.
Ben Folds