I love bald men. Just because you've lost your fuzz don't mean you ain't a peach.

I know that I always wanted things. I was always proud of my people, proud of my home, but I always wanted more. I think most people do.

As a songwriter, you're allowed to write anything, and as a person, I am all colors in the rainbow. I've been through everything, you know, so I can write a positive song like 'Better Get to Livin'' because that's my attitude. But that doesn't mean I'm happy all the time. You can't be a deep and serious songwriter without feelings. You kinda have to live with your feelings out on your sleeve and get hurt more than most people. The fear I might get hurt means I might not be able to write another song.

I usually eat breakfast twice. I'm usually up at 3 a.m. - do my spiritual work, my affirmations, a little bit of songwriting, get my daily work in order, and by that time I've worked up a bigger appetite.

My mistakes are no worse than yours.

My nails are my rhythm section when I'm writing a song all alone. Some day, I may cut an album, just me and my nails.

[On being overweight:] If I tried to haul ass, I would have to make two trips.