I kinda went back to that period between '88 and '94 where I felt like I was the most creative, without being hindered by powers that be. I was no longer going to try to hinder myself to what I thought was going to be on the radio.

There's only one thing that everyone in this world has in common: whether you want to love somebody and you want to be loved in return.

You can't listen to what people who aren't musical have to say. When Anytime was released, I had bad reviews, and at first I was hurt. Your songs are like your children. You don't want to hear, 'Your kid is ugly.' But I knew the record was good and it would sell.

It's just exciting to be part of something that is brand-new.

I'm never satisfied with what I do.

I started as a writer and when I sent my demos out everyone wanted to know who was singing and if that person wanted a record deal.

I've always been serious about music. After you've done it for so many years, you get back to the basics.