The leaves that are green turn to brown. And they wither with the wind. And they crumble in your hand.

A songwriter's supreme challenge is being complex and simple at the same time

A lot of talent is a gift, but a lot is also luck. I'm very aware of that. I was born in the right place at the right time. I am also blessed because I've never been a sex symbol. I'm spared the embarrassment of acting young.

I have my books And my poetry to protect me; I am shielded in my armor, Hiding in my room, safe within my womb. I touch no one and no one touches me. I am a rock, I am an island.

I'm always going forward toward something, and that something is usually an album, because I like to record. I probably like to record more than I like to write.

Every time the industry gets powerful, and corporate thinking dominates what the music is, then the music really pales.

Was a sunny day, not a cloud in the sky. Not a negative word was heard.