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.

I really love playing music with other people. It's more fun to be on the road with others. It's kind of lonely out there when you play on your own!

Growing up in Cleveland, I learned about singing from my mother, who had once sung professionally and who admired Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin.

I don't try to project any image at all, other than the person that I am.

We are the spirit, the collective conscience. We create the pain, and suffering, and beauty in this world.

Who took away the part so essential to the whole Left you a hollow body Skin and bone.

This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need, but I'm too old to go chasing you around wasting my precious energy.