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've never made a record that didn't sound better than what was in my head - that's sort of my rule.

Could've sworn I heard you say Amen this morning, showing some kind of sign that you believe. Did it fall from your tongue without warning? Or just another trick to fall from your sleeve?

Every single time I step into the studio, I say, 'Can I still do this? Do I still have it? Have I ever had it?' I suppose there's a good amount of self-loathing that goes into any form of artisanship.

When you hear Doc Watson singing Amazing Grace, something else enters the room.

Life is short and if you're looking for extension, you had best do well. 'Cause there's good deeds and then there's good intentions. They are as far apart as Heaven and Hell.

Don't be discouraged by writer's block. Writer's block just means you need to listen to other music.