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

Anthony Heilbut has been a guide and a mentor to me. I know of no one who has the love and depth of knowledge of this extraordinary author.

The only time that love is an easy game is when two other people are playing it.

Not every song I write is ecstasy. And it can happen only one time. After that, when you sing the same melody and words, it's pleasure, but you don't get wiped out.

Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I first made with myself: I'd say, I'm an artist, but I'm not really very good.

How much can you do with two voices? You can sing thirds or you can sing fifths or you can do a background harmony.

Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do.