Every now and then I hear voices in my head, but not very clear. I can't understand what they are saying. It's a mental illness. I have been diagnosed as a manic depressive.

Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of 'That Lucky Old Sun' was inspired by 'Rhapsody in Blue' - not influenced, but inspired.

I listen to oldies but goodies stations, '60s and '70s music.

If you're going to write a song, try to get together with a collaborator because it's better to write with collaborators.

I wake up in the morning and I say 'Ahh! Today's the day for a song! I'm going to write a song today!' And I do. I write a song.

Some people might think that sex is the highest experience you can have. I tend to think that music is.

I play piano all the time. I'm always at my piano, playing music.