When you’re young, the goal is to have a hit. You get a little older and the goal becomes to get to make another record.

I don't pretend to be an expert on intellectual property law, but I do know one thing. If a music industry executive claims I should agree with their agenda because it will make me more money, I put my hand on my walletand check it after they leave, just to make sure nothing's missing.

That's an amazing moment, the first time you hear yourself on radio. It's still thrilling.

Artists are taught to be humble about their impact, especially in folk music. It's so ingrained that I have a hard time even thinking I had any impact other than what a normal hit song would have.

Wish I'd written Tikkun Olam – a Weavers or Peter Paul & Mary hit!

When you’re young, the goal is to have a hit. You get a little older and the goal becomes to get to make another record.

I started 'Society's Child' on a bus in East Orange as I was going home from school. I saw a black and white couple sitting there and started thinking about it.