Inspiration comes from everywhere always. But it's strongest in love and in its absence.

Even before I started writing songs, that was one of my goals to be a writer, and I still have that goal. I've just gotten sidetracked.

I think every tour stop on the west coast is equally rewarding for me. There is something healing about the air and the light in the west.

The people of Iowa are a rare breed.

On tour I'm finding out that I am half gypsy, 40% vagabond, and 10 house cat.

I took piano and drum lessons when I was young, and took a lot of choir classes in high school. Beyond that I just play by ear and learn as I go.

Because of our situation, God has given us an opportunity to almost transcend our gender, which gives us a vision and sensitivity that other people don't have. They think that being white and male is going to save the world; but life is not The Lion King.