To me, humor is part of a conversation with an audience.

In the music world, when we're making work, we are obligated to no longer be completely free from what we are to someone else - sort of like an athlete, where you become a role model to someone.

In painting, the key is not taking myself seriously to the point where it kills sincerity.

I have always considered myself an artist and painting was the first medium that I claimed.

When it comes to performing and entertaining, the art removes itself from the writing.

In the world of music, the audience is not just fans of music; they're fans of many things.

Someone like John Prine can write a song that tears into your soul, turn it over, and write a song that makes you laugh and feel light as a feather. With someone like him, you're getting a real picture of a person, a real expression.