Every song asks to be sung in a different way.

I am very self-critical, but that's a good thing because it keeps me growing as a human being and as a musician.

Social situations, for me - it's very natural for me to be an observer. That's where I'm most comfortable. I observe things.

When I think of folk music, I think of topical songs. And I don't write topical songs.

Writing songs is not something I wanted to share with people for a long time. It was precious to me. I didnt want someone to crush it. I waited until I felt strong enough to take the criticism.

There's nothing in the world so sad as talking to a man who never knew his life was his for making.

I don't really think of myself as a folk singer.