I've changed the way I look at things. When I put out a record or single I don't allow myself to set up expectations like, "This song must be a number one hit. Its got to sell X amount of records." I have fallen into that trap before.

I'm not sober. I haven't done drugs in 3 1/2 years, so I call myself clean.

It seems like everyone's got an agenda, and the agenda seems to be selling magazines or air time with sensational stories.

I've changed the way I look at things. When I put out a record or single I don't allow myself to set up expectations like, "This song must be a number one hit. Its got to sell X amount of records." I have fallen into that trap before.

Great classic music that I've been turned on to has not only inspired and influenced me, but it has had an effect on my songwriting.

I suffer from manic-depressive disorder, and I've chosen not to take medication for it. Because of that, every once in a while I go through manic episodes and really depressed episodes.

It's better to not set your expectations high. And that's what happens when you have a long career - not every album is going to be record setting.