There is a root arrogance in any writer; a hugely arrogant assumption that anyone is going to listen to them.

Stop asking God to bless what you're doing. Find out what God's doing. It's already blessed.

In general people put too much faith in the rich, the famous, the politicians, and not enough faith in themselves.

It's quite widespread in rock culture, that mythology of the shooting star. I'd rather be the North star. As bob (Dylan) says, you can navigate by it.

I think carrying moral baggage is very dangerous for an artist. If you have a duty, it's to be true and not cover up the cracks.

Dream up the kind of world you want to live in. Dream out loud.

I'm a musician. I write songs. I just hope when the day is done I've been able to tear a little corner off of the darkness.