I enjoyed hearing people do their own songs. I became attracted to singer-songwriters. I became interested in them as people; was curious about what they wanted to say.

You don't have to have anything in common with people you've known since you were five. With old friends, you've got your whole life in common.

I don't ever try to anticipate my audience. I just write the songs I want to write, and hope people like 'em.

If you forget the words to your own song, you can always claim artistic license. Forget the words to the national anthem and you're screwed.

Kemo Sabe, kiss my ass.

I've been lucky to be able to make the records I've wanted to make. The record company has never pressured me to cut certain songs.

Barbecue sauce is like a beautiful woman. If it's too sweet, it's bound to be hiding something.