You have to believe in yourself before anybody else believes in you.

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.

I need space between me and the audience - and the more space the better.

I want to be in control of my own destiny.

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

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.