It's very helpful to start with something that's true. If you start with something that's false, you're always covering your tracks. Something simple and true, that has a lot of possibilities, is a nice way to begin.

It's outrageous to line your pockets off the misery of the poor; It's outrageous, the crimes some human beings must endure.

The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains.

The more I get to thinking, the less I tend to laugh.

My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on. It's the only thing I find interesting.

Don't want to end up a cartoon in a cartoon grave yard.

I think Bridge Over Troubled Water was a very good song. Artie sang it beautifully. The Boxer was a really nice record. But I don't think I've written any great songs.