There's no room in my life for religion. Religion is separation and segregation of God. How can you segregate the Almighty?

Life's the longest picture you're ever gonna take.

I grew up with the Blind Boys' music. My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center. I grew up with a heavy diet of gospel, folk, and blues because those are kind of the cornerstones of traditional American music.

All that we can't say is all we need to hear.

My choice is what I choose to do, And if I'm causing no harm, it shouldn't bother you. Your choice is who you choose to be, And if you're causin' no harm, then you're alright with me. If you don't like my fire, then don't come around, 'cause I'm gonna burn one down. Yes, I'm gonna burn one down. Herb the gift from the earth, And what's from the earth is of the greatest worth. So before you knock it try it first, Oh, you'll see it's a blessing and not a curse.

The advice I have for new artists is this - write great songs and play them live as often as possible. Get residencies all over town and crush it.

We've all got stardust in our bones.