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.

But really important, perhaps most important is the craft; how you make your record, the creation of these sonic worlds you want your listener to hear.

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

I privilege the music over the lyrics

I feel fortunate about being able to make the music I want to make and getting away with it

I make the kind of music I like

It's inevitable your environment will influence what you do