I've lost touch with a lot of that boutique-type music just because of my age, and raising my son and the multiple jobs I have at this point.

I can't say I don't get nervous, but I really kind of enjoy performing now.

After my first record came out, I read everything. I was so amazed that I was in the press.

I'm competitive, so I don't like to feel marginalized by the people who sell a lot of records.

I don't know why it surprises people that I surprise them.

The big news already broke. The file-sharing and all that stuff, it's a done deal. And I think figuring out how to make that a fair exchange for the people that make music is still an issue

I'm very cerebral. I like to think things through.