Music teachers can either inspire or make you resent your instrument and parents in early years.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a spy detective or a rock star.

I wish I had somebody to rock me to sleep.

As a musician, I have always refrained from criticizing another artist.

I think Im different from a lot of singer-songwriters because some of my favorite singer-songwriters told stories. Like John Prine.

I would go to heaven, if I believed in heaven.

And we laughed, at the world. They can have their diamonds, And we'll have our pearls

I have never made a cent off a record in my life. I have never recouped enough, and I never sold enough.

My mom wore the pants in the family, for sure. I always say, that I spent my childhood trying to get the love and attention of my mom, and now I can't get rid of it.

I don't have a Madonna-sized fan base, so I can actually e-mail and talk to everyone that e-mails me, because I am totally appreciative and I like my fans!

I am doomed or fortunate to stick to what I do best.

Remember teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability.

We, peopling the void air, make gods to whom we impute the ills we ought to bear.

When an idea is wanting a word can always be found to take its place.

Don't wallow in failure. Instead, learn from it.

I am feeling easy now, and you will well understand that after undergoing pain this ease is opening paradise. Invalids must be excused for being eloquent about themselves.

I am the trustee for the best bloody fans on the face of the earth.

Big arms are fun, and if their training doesn't interfere with the rest of the program, wait till everybody's gone, like I do.

Not everyone will be happy when you begin to better yourself. Those who are for you will not just celebrate in your triumphs, but they will also pray with you through your tribulations.

My experience of the world is that things left to themselves don't get right.

When choosing sexual partners, remember: Talent is not sexually transmittable.