Everything I have now is so real, so vivid.

When somebody shows up and they believe in you, it makes all the difference.

There's no substitute to being successful on an actual chart.

This year I've really decided to get into the best shape of my life, and I've gotten there by changing not only what I eat but when I eat and how often, as well as my usual workout routine. The combination has made such a big difference, and I finally feel in the best shape of my life.

You'd hear Willie Nelson, then Earth, Wind & Fire, then Chicago, then Billy Joel on the same radio station. Nowadays, everything is compartmentalized.

I was a nerd academically. But I was also an athlete and a musician. I never wanted to be shut out of any situation. I think it was that more than anything.

For me able to do the records I want to do and not have to worry about this producer or that producer or that trend, I'm not really interested in that.