I'm really getting better at guitar. I'm not trapped behind a piano. You can get out and move with a guitar and still direct the band.

I'd like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of.

I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing.

I'm a songwriter first...In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious...Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive...There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.

I didn't want to be an artist.

Eric Clapton is my dream guitarist.

I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor.