People sing each other's songs and they cultivate standards. That's the reason why we have folk music and folk stories. History is told through song.

I've read and heard that some of the most inspiring vocal interpreters adhere habitually to one rule: Always think the lyrics as you're singing them, so that the sentiment is always appropriate and heartfelt.

Sometimes seeming happy can be self-destructive even when you're sane.

I tend to feel really protective of songs, and if they aren't sitting well in a record, I'll pull them tight to my chest until I feel it's a better time.

I stand firm behind the belief that, for me, songwriting isn't something that I do or command, it happens to me. I can either choose to stop and acknowledge it, or put it off and hope that it won't fade away. 'That Wasn't Me' is no exception - it came together more quickly than any other song I have ever constructed on my own.

Wherever is your heart I call home.

Every city has a town outside with a lake. I pull out my fishing pole and fish. I've been doing that for a long time.