I've always been trying to write songs like Lightfoot. A song of mine like 'Come Monday' is a direct result of me trying to write a Gordon Lightfoot song.

It's my job to be better than the rest, and that's enough reason to go for me. It's my job to be better than the rest, and that makes the day for me.

Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat.

I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead.

My mother insisted that her children read.

Elvis up in Michigan and maybe out in Mars.

I'm inspired by people who keep on rolling, no matter their age.