You win a while, and then it’s done - Your little winning streak.

I was 15 when I first became deeply touched by the rhythm and structure of words.

Now, I don't want to give you the impression that I'm a great musicologist, but I'm a lot better than what I was described as for a long, long time; you know, people said I only knew three chords when I knew five.

I'm never sure why I do anything, to tell you the truth.

It just takes a long time for me [to write a song]. I'm very slow. And it comes, kind of, by dribbles and drops.

My son and my daughter have both been an incredibly sustaining force, especially through this recent bad patch [of health]. So, I've been blessed and grateful for their company and for their assistance.

I don't even hate books anymore.