Youll almost encounter a superstition amongst musicians, people sort of go through strange rituals, what they need to do to write a song.

Sometimes I see myself fine, sometimes I need a witness. And I like the whole truth, but there are nights I only need forgiveness.

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

The best, most solid place to stand as you look at our present situation is on a foundation of history. The Roman Empire, the British Empire, and the Nazi empire all have things in common.

But if you're looking to be spooked by really tall trees then you've got to go to Washington State.

When people in government [make mistakes], they don't say, those people in the government. They say, we've got a problem to solve.

What was nice about the nineties is that it was an example of music that responded to a desire of the times. It spoke to the social conditions of the times. Women were making more money. Women were saying, "My voice counts. If we're going out on a Friday night, I don't want to see a Rambo movie. I want to go see a singer/songwriter who sings about my life".