Bill Withers, Van Morrison and Marvin Gaye are pioneers in popular music for the last century, and these are people who have influenced me as well, so it's pretty flattering. I've got a long way to go to reach anywhere near what those guys have done. But it's a good encouragement.

I had a lovely time growing up.

The worst thing for a singer/songwriter is to run out of songs.

I love grooves and dance music, but I like the feeling behind songs too.

I like a lot of soul, but I also put a lot of folk into what I do.

My idea of home is not necessarily a place.

Ive been more single than not in my short life.