I wanted to write songs that would play themselves on stage, songs that sweep you through their current.

I sort of believe that my voice was preordained; I'm a Buddhist who believes in reincarnation so I think that my voice is a few lifetimes old.

I'm proud that I was one of the first ones out, singing loud and proud.

Minimal is the word I'd use to describe how I live and dress, and it's also how I sing. I'm not a big fan of overemoting.

You have to respect your audience. Without them, you're essentially standing alone, singing to yourself.

Television really has been my vehicle. I don't get played on the radio much, so I've relied on TV a lot.

Heartache is very fertile ground for song-making but so is happiness, so is absolute bliss.