I've never been much of a craftsman, in an educated way. But I think just the experience of writing makes the avenues I follow a little more efficient in some ways. At the same time, when you're young, you're a little more fearless, and there's less of an internal critic.

Everyday should be a good day to die

I think we have to be active in teaching our children, and teaching each other. We have to be active about kindness and about peace. I've always fantasized that it would be great if there was a Department of Peace. We have a military, but what if there was a department devoted entirely and truthfully to finding peaceful resolutions?

I don't think socialism, and I don't think warmness and respect are necessarily bad words.

Don’t you rob yourself of what you’re feeling; don’t rob yourself of all that you could be.

Are you looking for answers, to questions under the stars? If along the way you are growing weary, You can rest with me until a brighter day It's okay

I think some people would say that I do overwhelm the words with the music, and sometimes thank goodness I do.