I like being on the road, living in hotels. While I've got a real nice house, I go crazy when I'm there.

I was born in Alabama and my first live music experiences were in church. Every Sunday we watched regional gospel groups on television singing their hearts out

I don't like looking back.

When I was a kid, I liked the newer music that was coming out. I have never really felt confined by any style of music. I would play in bands that were soul bands or that played standards - any kind of music that I enjoyed playing.

When you sign with a label, they do insist upon certain rights, and if you have a competent attorney, your rights will be protected.

When a song gets its legs and begins to come to me, this is the euphoric hook that keeps me wanting to continue.

We're kind of defined by our mistakes