For me, President Obama is our best choice because he has a vision of the United States as a place where we are all in this together.

My heart's dark, but it's rising. I'm pulling all the faith I can see.

From the beginning, I imagined I would have a long work life.

I guess my view of America is of a real bighearted country, real compassionate.

I never knew anybody who was unhappy with their job and was happy with their life. It's your sense of purpose. Now, some people can find it elsewhere. Some people can work a job and find it some place else.

The audiences are there as a result of my history with the band but also as a result of my being able to reach people with a tune.

I never felt I had enough personal style to pursue being just a guitarist.