When I play live, it's a conversation that we're all having with the song, and the audience... their response and relationship with the songs is as valid as my relationship with the songs.

Right now, half the world is depressed and they need to be entertained.

Being in your forties - any woman who isn't there yet, I just have to say to you: Euphoria is coming to you.

I know that mess spelled backwards is ssem and I felt much better armed with that information.

I've got enough guilt to start my own religion.

My father has a pragmatic mind. He marched with Dr King in the 60s, and he's very much for women's rights.

A guitarist or a drummer can get a cold and still play; I get a cold and sound like a wet mitten trying to sing you a love song. Charming.