I went to the High School for Performing Arts in New York for acting. I've studied it on and off for years and have done some theater and film.

That's one of the things I love about being a songwriter first, last and always, because whether I do it or not, if someone does a great job on it, my work is done.

One of the things that I try to be conscious about in crafting a song is the concept of bringing it home. I like to bring it somewhere familiar, someplace that people feel it's resolved, it's settled.

When I was younger, I was kind of fearless. I think it takes more courage to do things when you know more. I was completely naive, and I was like, why can't I do anything I want to do? You know, go for it.

Once the inspiration comes, that directs where the perspiration goes.

I love that I wrote with all kinds of different people.

Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album.