I think that we have a unique opportunity as performers and artists to be kind of the town criers and also to get more people to listen, so that's a blessing and a responsibility that I take very seriously.

There's nothing like living a long time to create a depth and soulfulness in your music.

The one thing I know is that if you're not paying attention, it will come back to bite you.

I made my first album, and I guess it wasn't a fluke, because now I'm on my 16th.

There's something about the Strat's shape that is at once masculine and feminine

People come up to me all the time who saw Dad in 'Oklahoma!' or 'Pajama Game,' and they say they'll never forget it.

Really important issues are getting lost, so I can say I'm glad to be a citizen of the planet and do my part.