The bands that wrote the big, heroic rock songs - I really wanted to make a record like that.

Being diagnosed with a possibly life-threatening disease is so jarring and for me to know that God had me in his hands, I never felt alone.

We used to sing along to Judy Garland and Ella Fitzgerald records together. She had the most amazing voice ... She's always encouraged me, and she's still that person who, when things look dire, lifts me up and reminds me of who I am and that we all have a capacity for greatness.

I think your life informs your art.

Beatle's wrote the Nike song and called it macaroni.

I have a golden Lab who goes everywhere with me. He's a great leveler.

Music commands how we feel, dictates what we experience in our feelings.