New York has inspired more remarkable music than any other city I can think of.

Every single day the world seems like it is on the brink of falling apart. But then I look outside my window, and things look about the same as they did a week ago. It's almost a form of cognitive dissonance.

In 1991 I did an interview wherein I described myself as a 'teetotal Christian,' which was an exaggeration, although I do like tea and Christ.

I love nyc. It's the city of my birth and probably the most amazing city on the planet.

There are a lot of public figures who, before they take a stand on a issue, they talk about it with their publicist and they figure out how it's going to affect record sales. Life is really too short to worry about that sort of thing.

People assume that somehow fame and wealth will keep mortality at bay.

Music can always serve a role in people's lives when it's emotional and warm and inviting and beautiful.