I do the best I can with any instrument I get attracted to. But they're just tools in order for you to express yourself and that's really the upshot of it.

I write songs about real things... The subject dictates the mood and it goes from there, really.

Everybody I know in England was raised on Mose Allison.

I always make it a point to pick songs on which players really shine.

Working with people, the musical part is one thing but the personal part is totally different and just as critical. If the friendship is there and it's a lasting friendship, then it will take care of itself.

I never really thought about becoming a professional musician.

Check out the albums, ... Check out the live performances. That's the reality of it all. Music is such an energizing thing.