I had a vague idea of the song's impact in the '60s, but that was tempered by the hate mail and threats I was receiving. It was only about ten years ago, when I finally put it back in my show because so many people were asking for it, that I understood 'Society's Child' real impact.

Those of us with ravaged faces, lacking in the social graces, desperately remained at home, inventing lovers on the phone.

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.

It seems to be part of the human condition to need someone you can look down on. I still don't get that one.

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

The heart of a city Is the soul of a man It winds like a river Through the heart of the land They can tear down a building They can tear down a park They can strike at a symbol But they can't strike the heart.

Truth is not the enemy and whatever does not kill us, sets us free.