With death comes a choice. And death is a choice.

To me, craft work is the ultimate. Maybe I got this idea from the autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, who was employed as a sculptor to the state and church, making coins and things. While he admired Michelangelo, he also made fun of his spiritual angst with art.

When I'm trying to write a song for someone else, you can only see anything through your own eyes.

Loneliness is the most compelling force in the universe.

People expect not just songwriters but all personalities to pontificate about their egos.

I don't live anywhere, so that's what's fun about tours.

Elvis Presley wore a Star of David and a cross around his neck and, when someone asked him about it, he said, "It makes me think." I love that quote. It's simple. It's beautiful. It's true.