I think I have some very meaningful relationships with people; we all do. At the same time, I recognize that everyone is following their own heart; there's been people who have left my life, and I don't have a problem with that. This is a transitory world; we're all spirits just looking for love and finding it and holding on.

Once biographical information contaminates your consciousness, it's impossible to erase it and look at someone's work the same way again.

It's the stupidest thing of all time, going on tour. It deteriorates the soul, but it's fun.

It's not like that when you're a songwriter - songwriters aren't like pulp writers or journalists, even. You just follow the muse. It's called muse-ic. Whenever the muse decides to bestow her inspiration on the songwriter, then the song is born.

Opinions only carry weight in the second or third person.

I was just a folk singer. I cut my teeth on the streets, you know.

I'm making music with my friends. It's fun. It should be fun. You shouldn't make music if it isn't fun.