I wanted to be a writer. I still want to be a prose writer. I feel I am more temperamentally suited to that kind of life, although there are things I still want to do with music.

I've finally learned to love my voice for its uniqueness.

I'm able to see humor in a lot of things.

A heart that hurts is a heart that works.

I still have all the faith and love for my music and yet I'm still playing places for kids.

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