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

I started writing songs, I guess, when I was about 13 or 14, but I didn't know if they were good enough yet or anything.

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

Sade's stuff is real deceptive. She's got stuff about prostitutes, poverty and people on the streets.

I'm trying to get out of my own way

Some of their best songs don't have bridges and choruses. So that made me think I should trust my instincts. My songs were okay, I figured. I didn't need to change anything.

If you come into success too soon, you'll burn out and be finished before you know it. If you let the maturation process happen naturally, you'll be happier with yourself in the end.