It is hard, though, 'cos record labels love to boss you around. I won't let them do that anymore.

Basically, between 1989 and 1994, I hadn't taken a vacation.

When there are no women on the tour it can get awful and ugly - constant horrible jokes and gross behaviour. It needs to be leavened with a feminine presence.

I'll always be making music. I'd like to do it my whole life - although I also love words and want to write short stories. But right now, my songs are kind of my short stories.

CDs, too. Totally corporate. They look real cheap and soulless and they don't smell of anything.

I get to see the world and try to make people happy. I'm very much of a wandering spirit, if you'll pardon the expression.

I really didn't study any music. I just picked it up real quick.