I love the live cut part of making records the surprises are the prizes.

You can't roll a joint on an iPod, buy vinyl.

I think a lot of people think that my parents' deaths is why I write such sad songs, but that's not true. Those songs may just be the woman I am.

Be exceptional. Make tremendous efforts to be extraordinary. What a privilege to be here on the planet to contribute your unique donation to humankind. Just make sure you do so.

I feel like I've kind of gotten to a peaceful place in my heart.

So it's the greatest compliment in the world when people want to hear you sing. That means it feels good to them, so I keep doing it.

I am very picky about my people and my beer.

I've pretty much run the circle of labels and dealing with that whole kind of battle, because you're the one creating the music, but you're not the final say. That's always been hard.

I like rules that are broken.

I like to make great albums.

I didn't go to college.

Knowledge planted in truth grows in truth.Strength born of peace loses nothing to hate.

Criticism addressed to a person can only be of benefit if it was said in the right way and at the right time.

Your role is to do and say the things that need to be done and said from your unique perspective.

The society killed Kendra." ... Don't mention it to Verl. He might dive into a chasm.

The Greek word for idiot, literally translated, means one who does not participate in politics. That sums up my conviction on the subject.

I don't have the best family history heart-wise, so I really try to keep my heart strong.

Good taste is the enemy of comedy.

Many innovations fail because consumers irrationally overvalue the old while companies irrationally overvalue the new.

Aye, wumman, if it's truly romantic, then it must be Scottish.

Screenplays are not works of art. They are invitations to others to collaborate on a work of art.