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

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.

If Bush said just once: 'Boy. I hope you accept my apology as a country,' or showed some humanity.

Never be ashamed to write a melody that people remember.

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.

I never like to be lied to by a girlfriend or agent, and certainly not the president of the United States.

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.