I don't think people in power have the potential to do anything like that to me. I feel as though as long as our music is available, folks are going to hear it.

I was a better writer when I was teaching. I was constantly going over the basics and constantly reminding myself, as I reminded my students, what made a good story, a good poem.

I don't suspect that in many instances the artists who are dedicated in that fashion to the progress of that community are as well protected by the community as might be necessary.

I find it not just strange but almost ridiculous that people could take a song like the one I was doing and interpret it is corroding anything. Folks have the feeling that oftentimes if you don't talk about something it will go away.

If someone comes to you and asks for help, and you can help them, you're supposed to help them. Why wouldn't you? You have been put in the position somehow to be able to help this person.

I tour more than I need to, more than is good for you. But it's my favorite part of music. I much prefer it to studio work.

The way you get to know yourself is by the expression on other people's faces.