As a solo artist, I just felt cemented in front of the mike stand. There was very little time to play with the audience and be a band member

If I have an idea, I write it down, although I usually carry a little dictation machine with me because I'm too lazy to write

I feel like I have the greatest life an artist could dream of.

I love the idea of stepping out of the band situation into a solo world with no boundaries, no expectations, where nothing is out of bounds.

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

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

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