As a child I always had a sense of social conditions and political situations. I think it had to do with the fact that my mother was always discussing things with my sister and me - also because I read a lot.

I meet people in my daily life, people who seem to experience some change and some growth on a personal level, and that gives me hope.

It's time to start all over/make a new beginning.

I'm still thinking and hoping there's an opportunity for people to have better lives and that significant change can occur.

The songs are not necessarily autobiographical. A lot of songs are a combination of influences. It might be some part of my life, or something I've felt, or something somebody's told me. It all comes together.

You have to pay attention to the moment and make it the best it can be for you. I've been trying to do that. It's really made a major difference for me. I'm a happier person.

Love's a recurring theme through my work.