I walked along that slippery slope where if you fail through lack of faith, you sell your soul to the devil.

I've been through some dark times but I've experienced joy too. Now that joy can't be suppressed.

If I'm going to be held captive by social media, I'm going to use it against itself.

People might say I'm difficult, but did you ever hear anyone describe a label as 'difficult'? By nature, artists should challenge. When they call you difficult, it is a reflection of the imbalance of power.

Making music should not be left to the professionals.

I regard myself as a true American musician, and I play every style that is my heritage.

Music is not a commodity, it's a resource.