I always watched movies and rooted for the bad guys, you know? I've always been that kind of guy. I still hold some respect for criminals that are good at their jobs.

Nashville's like any other hometown - after a while, it's stifling.

My parents split up when I was about 2. I realize more and more how much I'm like my father. My gentleness comes from my mother.

I love Motown, but I've obviously always been more of a Memphis soul fan. If it's Stax or Motown, I go Stax.

I've got a 27-inch waist. Before, I was stupid smaller. Finding clothes in the South was impossible.

I think that it's the job of the artist to be in transition and constantly learn more.

I've never been good at rock'n'roll songs, anyway; either I'm blessed or I'm cursed, but whatever I write comes out sounding old.