Any time there's a major change, whether it's going into a relationship, getting out of a relationship, moving to a new city, a death - that usually provides a catalyst for an explosion of creativity.

I was immediately taken with Geoff Muldaur's rich soulful voice, masterful phrasing and guitar playing when I first heard him.

So few people are truly themselves when they're in the spotlight.

I started writing more with my voice in mind.

I have such a great band. We had played all this material on the road. I just wanted to let it fly.

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