You need two things to remain very, very present. You need to continue to write well and engage yourself in the issues of the day. And you have to continue to make good, relevant records.

In America everything's about who's number one today.

Sister, I won't ask for forgiveness, my sins are all I have.

That's what being a front man is all about - the idea of having something supple underneath you, that machine that roars and can turn on a dime.

In a restless heart the seed of betrayal lay.

It's always felt natural, because I'm generally very comfortable with people.

With a chance to make it good somehow, hey, what else can we do now? Except roll down the window, and let the wind blow back your hair.