Every mix tape tells a story. Put them together, and they add up to the story of life.

In my headphones, I led a life of romance and incident and intrigue, none of which had anything to do with the world outside my Walkman.

'The Voice' has lots of singers who fit the 'Idol' mold of young, innocent ingenues with psycho stage moms. But it also has long-suffering adult pros, with a whiff of thirtysomething despair in their voices. That adds an edge of realness.

Celebrity despicability is a precious thing.

It takes only one bad amp to turn your ears to oatmeal: That's how old hippies became Yanni fans.

Every moment of my life has a soundtrack, so I never know when some song is going to jump me by surprise and bring the memory alive.

If the girls keep dancing, everybody's happy. If the girls don't dance, nobody's happy.