I love Emmylou Harris's version of my song, 'Sweet Old World.' Her intonation is great.

I'm polite. I guess that's the dichotomy within me. I don't like to piss people off just for the sake of pissing them off. I pick my battles.

I usually have an idea of how I want a song to sound, but I don't always know how to get there

Above all, the listener should be able to understand the poem or the song, not be forced to unravel a complicated, self-indulgent puzzle. Offer your art up to the whole world, not just an elite few.

People let their own hang-ups become the obstacles between them and personal happiness.

The more I separate myself from my upbringing, the more I appreciate what it's done for me.

I'd rather play a few nights at the Fillmore than play one night at an arena.