People want to see musicians sing things that come from their own mind and own heart in real time, responding to the moment for them.
John MayerEverybody enjoys arguing about the current state of music because it feels as if you are talking about something incredibly important, yet it requires little understanding of the subject matter at hand. It's like world politics meets the pink questions in Trivial Pursuit. Points are made but nothing gets accomplished.
John MayerThe biggest mistake I made and what cost me a lot of enjoyment in my life, was assuming that everybody cared. They donโt.
John MayerWhat I've learned in my life, it's a very interesting social study for me, to go back and forth between being the guy at home and being the guy on the road and being the guy in studio and being the guy in the interview. The environment around you has so much to do with your character, and when I'm home, my character really changes quite a bit.
John Mayer