My guitar playing has not developed as much as I think it could because I never practice. I only play when I'm writing or recording or when I'm playing on tour. When I'm sitting around at home, I never play.

I've always been a loner, and I've spent most of my life as a single person.

The whole thing about rock music, pop music, is it's really for kids.

I like people wanting to know about me.

My first guitar was a Gibson Challenger.

At heart I am a librarian, a bird-watcher, a transcendentalist, a gardener, a spinster, a monk.

I'm totally committed to the cause of individuality. That's the only thing I stand by: independence.