Sixties folk rock was my original muse and the folk audience-people who listen to music off the beaten track-fostered my career. I definitely don't want to abandon the genre but I also need to make sure I'm Dar Williams first.

I'm amazed at the adolescent nature of some of the religious fanatics in our government. And they're full of double standards.

I am happy to do political fundraisers. I always hope that my friends will be, too. It's part of who you are and you shouldn't feel ashamed of what you believe in.

When we learn about ourselves, we can evolve.

The light that stopped the night felt like forgiveness.

The first concert I saw was Cheryl Wheeler.

If you're looking for can-do, earthy-crunchy attitude then you've got to go to Wisconsin.