Genetics do play a role in how you consciously or subconsciously manifest your true self.

You look like gold. I've been fooled before, but now I know I've made the mistake in the past. But now I, now I know the difference from gold and brass.

As long as the songs are strong, I think you can express yourself in any style and have it be soulful and have it be your own voice.

I dont know if hell exists, but there sure as hell are some people who dont belong in heaven.

Folk is bare bones music.

There's only one proper way a song should go, but you've got to be patient enough to let them come together time wise. Sometimes it's lightning in a bottle and you got the song. But oftentimes it shows up.

Just because you have a hit doesn't mean you're good [at music]. Just means you got a hit.