I'm very conscious of developing my singing, technically and stylistically. I want it to become more individual, express more of me. That's my goal. These songs are steps along that way.

No matter where we come from or where we're going, we've all got memories to contend with, and it's always best not to do this alone!

My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel.

The wonderful thing about Jazz is its willingness to take chances.

My parents were older than normal when they had me, and had been very into the politics of the 1960s, so I was brought up in that atmosphere.

It's great to have other people's help. Then the music gets heard. There's a lot more commercial support for that now.

Second records aren't usually very good. Even Bob Dylan's was a bit disappointing.

Once I was in the city, I really enjoyed it. Just to experience things. There was so much new stuff.

It's wonderful to work with someone with mentor status.

I've always loved singing. I find it exhilarating.

I love playing to people and seeing them react.

It does not require great learning to be a Christian and be convinced of the truth of the Bible. It requires only an honest heart and a willingness to obey God.

If we don't have an egalitarian, equitable, and peaceful society, being very wealthy isn't worth much. If I can make a little bit of a dent in addressing this issue, I'll have done my service.

Life was more difficult in Inkheart, yet it seemed to Meggie that with every new day Fenoglio's story was spinning a magic spell around her heart, sticky as a spider's web and enchantingly beautiful.

Our culture has gotten too mean and too rough.

Sailors have the cleanest bodies and the filthiest minds.

I would still invade Iraq even if Iraq never existed

Nothing is true, but that which is simple.

You know the steez; you know my whole program. Brothers from the No-Lands, all we want is the G's guns and grams.

Never give up. And never, under any circumstances, face the facts.

No matter how much you know, how well read you are, how traveled or cultured, you should never stop learning.