I'm a great believer in letting lyrics just flow out, wherever they come from.

The process is the most beautiful part.

Whenever a woman would come too close, I would cut her off. Part of that was vindictive - but that was totally subconscious.

My son is a hip-hop producer.

We stole a box of honey jars one time and went out in the woods and took care of the whole box. I don't think I touched honey again for 20 years. I never wanted to see honey again.

My grandmother had this high-tech security system - a rusty nail she used to lock the door.

I chose the trombone because the trombone players in the marching band got to be up front with the majorettes (because of the slides) and I loved that!