I even got letters form kids in hospitals saying the music is what keeps them going, and that really touched my heart.
I believe a lot of disease comes from anxiety, loneliness.
I think if you're a good songwriter, that's what you are first - not a star or celebrity.
Music is one of those things that make us feel a little less alone in the world.
I didn't really care about sales figures. I just wanted to get things off my chest.
Very often out of adversity that's when the best work comes.