I had my guitar and some talent so that I could make friends with intelligent people and could talk my way out of difficult situations.

My parents were older than normal when they had me, and had been very into the politics of the 1960s, so I was brought up in that atmosphere.

I've always loved singing. I find it exhilarating.

Second records aren't usually very good. Even Bob Dylan's was a bit disappointing.

No matter where we come from or where we're going, we've all got memories to contend with, and it's always best not to do this alone!

It's great to have other people's help. Then the music gets heard. There's a lot more commercial support for that now.

Seeing how those companies operate, it didn't amount to a massive vote of confidence in their artists. There was talk of me going to Columbia after that, but nothing happened. I got disillusioned, and I pulled back.