I wish I had a great relationship with my mother.

I've saved every dime I've made in my life.

Human beings are not designed to be alone. None of God's creatures are.

I recruited my dad to be my bass player and fired him on several occasions. He stayed on as a bus driver.

I would like to say when I turn the project over to the label that I have been successful. And that's truly the way I feel. But, in addition to the self-pride in 'making' a good album, to be honest, I'd love to have a hit record!

I'm very much a traditionalist, but I think it's important to know about tradition so that you can evolve the music you are deciding to make.

I'm not a Democrat, I'm not a Republican-I'm an American, I'm a human.