I've had mentors who were kind of the troubadour singer-songwriters, like Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Neil Young, and that's just what I've always liked - people who would talk real honestly about their lives and their circumstance.

All things change. Cultivate flexibility rather than perfection.

Words can crush things that are unseen.

I have hundreds and hundreds of songs waiting to get on albums, but I don't know about the three-month radio tours and if I'll be interested in that. I haven't figured it out, but I will definitely be doing music, whether it is independent or with a major record label.

I never found much comfort in overly organized religion of any sort.

I developed a loyal following. No one knew I was homeless.

I make a living with a song, and I feel honored to do something I love and believe in.