Patriotism can be good or bad. Knee-jerk patriotism can be very bad. I'm patriotic almost to the point of self-consciousness, but I love my country the way I love a friend or a child who I would correct if she was going the wrong way. Who I expect the very best from.

I don't ever worry about whether I'm being true to my country roots. My country roots were adopted. I never worry about what I can do and what I should do. I just do what I want to do.

I love Chicago, but I didn't think I had enough soul to be a Cubs fan.

I think everyone's voice is unique. Although sometimes when you listen to the radio, it makes you wonder.

You have to grow up, start paying the rent and have your heart broken before you understand country.

When there are dogs and music, people have a good time.

Normal is a cycle on a washing machine.