I have to do what I'm doing at the time. That's the most important thing. You might lose some people along the way, and you might gain other people on the way, that's just the way it is. But nevertheless, if you're driven by something, there is no argument about it; that's what you have to do.

There have been records I've been really, really pleased with that haven't connected with people. But I felt good about them.

I'd like to think I've left something in the world. Without in any way trying to be morbid, but life is very short, and I'd like to think I'd leave some body of work that would inspire other musicians long after I've gone.

In my old age, my mind gets more open, and I listen to so many different types of music and I guess that all reflects in my work.

I'm not big on rap, to be honest. I just don't get it. It's angry people shouting. I like a song, melodies, people singing.

I don't think about what I can't do or what I shouldn't be doing. I just think there are endless possibilities musically, really.

I still love playing music. It was all I ever wanted to do, and I got the chance to do it.