The very best thing you can do is to try to write a song that has some sort of impact.

Sometimes life gives us lessons sent in ridiculous packaging.

Milwaukee one of my favorite cites; I think Milwaukee is #1.

In the laughing times we know that we are lucky, and in the quiet times we know that we are blessed. And we will not be alone.

I'm becoming a professional nomad and enjoying that whole part of my life.

And where does magic come from? I think that magic's in the learning.

God looks like a guidance counselor, God's got that smile. God says, 'How could this be? That's really odd I guess I'll have to check my records, silly me, you know, I'm only God.'

And if I had a camera Showing all the light we give And showing where the light extends I'd give it to my friends

Writing 'February' made me realize that breaking form is a way of letting the song be human.

If you're looking for can-do, earthy-crunchy attitude then you've got to go to Wisconsin.

Sometimes I see myself fine, sometimes I need a witness. And I like the whole truth, but there are nights I only need forgiveness.

Watch out: the sheep in wolves clothes!

You know it's right when you feel this undeniable connection and chemistry.

I haven't shoplifted since I was 13.

A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health.

We betray ourselves into smallness when we think the little choices of each day are trivial.

Even the best things are not equal to their fame.

Borrowing for expansion is one thing; borrowing to make up for mismanagement and waste is quite another.

I've been lucky. I've had this history of having an appeal to more than one type of audience.

There is always some specific moment when we become aware that our youth is gone; but, years after, we know it was much later.