[Europe has] this tradition of self revelation in popular music. We have it here - it's called Country Western Music... I think that's where the deeper and more complex subjects are treated.

I never really liked poetry readings; I liked to read poetry by myself, but I liked singing, chanting my lyrics to this jazz group.

I always loved those little creatures [hummingbird], always feel blessed when they appear nearby. There's a magical quality to them. I finally put one in a song.

Ring the bells that still can ring.

And clenching your fist for the ones like us Who are oppressed by the figures of beauty.

..you wanted to be the Superman who was never Clark Kent

I bargain now. I offer buttons for his love.