I'm pretty much the same person I was 20 years ago. My politics haven't changed. I have the same feeling of idealism. But I am a little bit wiser and more experienced.

You should put time into learning your craft. It seems like people want success so quickly, way before they're ready.

I am trying to get right with God. I'm sort of making a statement about the excessiveness.

It's easier to write songs when you're single.

You can't be afraid to deal with your demons. You've got to go there to be able to write.

I feel a lot more comfortable being me these days. I'm constantly told that my work is good. A lot of fans and a lot of other artists say my songs and albums mean a lot to them. Isn't that what's important?

The thing about Alzheimer's is that it's... it's sort of like all these little, small deaths along the way, before they actually physically die.