There's something about the sound of a train that's very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful.

When I look back at all the crap I learned in high school, it's a wonder I can think at all.

We're living in a certain time, and we're aware of it. And that's part of what we're aware of, along with our own personal aches and pains.

Much of songwriting is simply a mystery.

The words come. Usually, it's a long time before they come. And then when they start to come, it doesn't take so long for it to be finished. It takes a long time to begin. And then it sort of gets finished.

Cecilia was made in a living room on a Sony. It was like a little piece of magical fluff, bur it works. El Condor Pasa a Los Incas record that I love. Bridge is a very strong melodic song.

All God requires from us is to enjoy life and love. That's the whole point.