As Long As The Songs Are Strong,

Fearlessness, Absolutely. Discipline. You Also Need Open-minded Creativeness That Lets Everything In. You Never Want To Lose A Word Or A Phrase, Yet Every One Should Count. Always The Best Language Possible. And, Finally, Knowing When To Leave It Alone. Stop When It's Done.

I've Never Made A Record That Didn't Sound Better Than What Was In My Head - That's Sort Of My Rule.

People Say, "how Do You Write Songs?" I Say, "patience." I May Have A Track That's Hot, But No Words. I'll Just Let It Sit For Years, Because I Know They're Going To Meet. They'll Find It.

Sometimes I Think To Talk Too Much About Music Almost Cheapens It

Sometimes I May Be Totally Arrogant, Sometimes I May Totally Be The Most Humble Guy You've Ever Met, Sometimes I May Be In Between. But That's Life. Who Isn't Like That? What's The Big Deal If I Had An Arrogant Moment.