People like bluegrass. It's had a following amongst a lot of hip and young people. A lot of college kids like bluegrass.

I look like a woman, but I think like a man.

If people work for me over the years, I expect them to be paid what they're owed, but I don't expect them to be paid more than they earn.

Depression runs in my family on both sides, and I have to be wary.

I write a little something every day, even though I don't write a song [every day]. Everything inspires me. I'll come up with a line, or somebody will say something that will trigger something.

Sometimes, you see folks who have a negative view of dreamers - people who sit around all day on their hindquarters and do absolutely nothing. These folks aren't dreamers - they are just lazy. To me, dreaming is just part of being alive, inspired, and curious about the world.

Sometimes I start with a great title or idea, sometimes a great melody will run through my mind; but the higher percentage of the time, the words and music pretty much come at the same time.