We should take time out to really love; we should take time out to find out who we are.

I wanted to make something that sounded very pure, organic, and personal. I wanted to make music that was timeless.

Jimi Hendrix was just so fluid. His hands were connected to his soul, you know? His playing was just so emotional. You could feel the fire, you could feel the blues. You could feel the sadness. It's unbelievable.

That's a big gift when people say to you that a song helped them or brought them to some place in their life where they needed to be.

I'm not one of those artists who refuses to play their hits. I find that ridiculous. Hits are a blessing.

You've got your entourage and people that help you make whatever happen around you. Everything's crazy and you're not paying attention to your inner feelings because you're so busy. I couldn't take it.

I find cooking to be the one thing that relaxes me. I don't get to do it often . . .