But there's a thin line between songwriting and arranging.

I mean, I haven't been completely lacking in some enjoyment of Chuck Berry or Buddy Holly. But I just didn't pay attention to that period of music, obviously.

Glenn Gould was my hero. Glenn Gould was my idol. I loved him.

I saw a Werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand

But there's a thin line between songwriting and arranging. ... Recording at home enables one to eliminate the demo stage, and the presentation stage in the studio, too. ... And I think it's safe to say that the single very impressive figure to me was Merle Haggard. ... Dylan can do no wrong. ... Glenn Gould was my hero. Glenn Gould was my idol. I loved him. ... I loved Hendrix. I mean, really, really loved him. As if he were one of the great classical composers. And he was. That's how I saw him.

Duncan Aldrich has been my partner in most recording projects, and touring projects, for the past decade.

I've been to Paris. And it ain't that pretty at all.