Something happens to me when I witness someone's courage. They may not know I'm watching and I might not let them know. But something happens to me that will last me for a lifetime. To fill me when I'm empty, and rock me when I'm low.

White middle- and upper-class men have a longer journey to go than many people.

Once women are not excluded, I don't think any of us will give a damn what pronouns are used. That wasn't the point.

A lot of artists say, I'm not political. People are afraid of this word.

Part of being an artist is being willing to be shocked, being willing to be surprised, being willing to be hurt.

Time has passed through me and become a song.

Whenever new ideas emerge, songs soon follow, and before long the songs are leading.