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

I grew up in a very literate, very independent household where people spoke their ideas and were very supportive of helping each other find their own way

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

People seemed to think, you get to a certain age or you get married or you, you're comfortable. And so now there's nothing to write about: that angst is gone. The youthful angst. And that just hasn't happened with me.

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

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

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