It's not getting any better, is it? I don't want my 19-year-old boy going into the army. I love these little kids. They understand how passionate I am.

I felt alienated at school, and I never did well with girls.

I recorded the song live in front of an orchestra, and yes, I was very moved, I was in tears.

Never be ashamed to write a melody that people remember.

I started playing piano with a little band in high school. I was terrible. I thought I had absolutely no talent. I couldn't keep time. I only got into McGill, which was a lousy music school, because they were taking American music students.

Music breeds its own inspiration. You can only do it by doing it. You may not feel like it, but you push yourself. It's a work process. Or just improvise. Something will come.

Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing anyone can learn.