A true musician, like Johnny Cash, should be able to walk into a room with nothing but an instrument and capture people's attention for two hours.

I got in touch with the creative process between the age of 14 and 16, mainly because I was alone so much.

The freedom I have as a U.S. citizen is unparalleled. Despite the fact people may not like American passports, having that passport affords me more freedoms than any other passport could.

I don't get in there and create a character. It's more of a voice that I hear living inside the music.

My brother brought home 'At San Quentin' when I was about 7, and we played it over and over again.

I feel like you're not a real musician or entertainer if you can't go into a room, pick up an instrument and entertain people.

And if you don't believe the sun will rise, stand alone and greet the coming night in the last remaining light.