We used to play music for fun. Much more than now. Now nobody picks up a guitar unless they're paid for it.

I would like to work with Pat [ Leonard] in any capacity. I would love to hear his versions.

Nothing can stop you from thinking. The human mind is designed to think continually.

Every heart to Love will come, but like a refugee

When you call me close to tell me your body is not beautiful I want to summon the eyes and hidden mouths of stone and light and water to testify against you.

If I knew where the good songs came from, I’d go there more often. It’s a mysterious condition. It’s much like the life of a Catholic nun. You’re married to a mystery.

You have to keep cracking yourself open or you become a parody of yourself.