I don't want to beat people over the head with my political views. It's more about the humanitarian aspect of it.

I can speak for most songwriters - those breakup love songs are so easy to write, as far as the inspiration and all that.

I would worry if I wasn't coming up with ideas, if I wasn't inspired.

Back in the 1960s, I saw Peter, Paul and Mary. I was at that age, about 14, and I was mesmerized.

What I do as a songwriter is a constant force in my life, that I'm grateful to have.

I don't mean to complain. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.

I'm trying to get out of my own way