I don't believe in nirvana. If nirvana was handed to us on a silver platter, this would be the first day of our struggle to keep it.

Often thoughts are given to me with the sole purpose of giving them away.

All my life I have gone out on a limb, but I have turned the limb into a bridge, and there is cool, clear water flowing under.

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

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

Like any art, the creation of self is both natural and seemingly impossible. It requires training as well as magic.

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.