I do take enormous interest in what's going on. I try to see whatever I can, whenever I can.

I think blues music is music of the soul. Of course, there are other forms. You could call some classical music blues music in that way.

Yeah, I mean I am somebody that makes an effort to go and see a lot of exhibitions, painting, drawing, sculpture.

As far as in my adult life, it kinda started (with) writing first 'cause I went to school in Nashville. I mean, not Nashville but close to Nashville, and I met my managers in L.A. at a convention randomly. And then, it kinda just started from there. And then, I got my publishing deal.

I studied art just short of the level where you can earn a degree.

I've always been very interested in the visual aspect of what I do.

Any of these contemporary war situations, whether civilian or soldier on either side - that's what I was interested in. The people who are being affected. Not so much the political speak at the top of the food chain, but the people who are affected by it on the ground.