Have you ever heard the expression 'one hot mess?' I think the term was custom-made for the mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford.

Motivation has always been a fascinating factor when considering a touring artist, especially when the years stack up. What keeps one out there year after year?

I enjoy helping. I like doing benefits and things like that, but don't feel the need to be thanked or even meet the people I am doing the benefit for.

I'm most in my element on tour, with a gig that day, like today. I'm on the road where I am supposed to be. I will be where I'm supposed to be at nighttime, on stage, in front of people, doing my thing.

August in sub-Saharan Los Angeles is one of the great and awful tests of one's endurance, sanity and stamina.

No such thing as spare time, no such thing as free time, no such thing as down time. All you got is life time. Go.

Help me to withstand your beauty as it stands out of reach. Give me the capacity to forget ever having felt your touch.