I think whatever you believe in affects whatever you express, whatever you create. It shapes your morality in some way. But I don't think that's something that you have to shove down people's throats. I'd rather keep it in the background, and I'd rather people came to the music in an unprejudiced way. I'm glad, in a sense, that most people don't know about me, what I do, much. I'd rather they hear the music, and then say, "I wonder what kind of person created this."

I think you can refine what you do, and become more consistent. And you write better songs that have a better shape and a better feeling. You evolve into and out of things, and go through stages, but, ultimately, you do improve.

I think the reason kids get into drugs and smoking is they don't have anything to do.

There are only three white blues singers -- Geoff Muldaur is at least two of them.

The best thing you've got going for you is individuality.

It's amazing what some people read into songs.

I have to remind myself not to set boundaries.