I got a publishing deal with BMG, they were supportive, and some money to record demos

I certainly wouldn't say that my life is a disaster, but there have been moments where I've felt like that

I wouldn't say that I've had a tough life by any stretch of the imagination.

I actually am always a music first person

I did a song, "Court and Spark," for a Joni Mitchell tribute album that's yet to see the light of day. So she's someone I'd like to do something with, sure. I worked with the great guitar player Bill Frisell on Phantom Moon - that was fun. I'm such a fan; he's amazing.

And frankly, when I made that record, hit songs were not what I was trying to achieve.

I make the kind of music I like