Theres so many other things to write about than unrequited love.

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

We just did a few takes of a song and just picked the best one. It was real organic and genuine.

I mean, whose songs don't focus on tragedy and loss?

I'm trying to get out of my own way

I didn't grow up in a mom-and-pop, Ozzie and Harriet type of environment, but who did.

I don't keep a journal anymore. I did when I was a teenager, but now because I write about it all in my songs, that's what I'm really doing.