I like to make great albums.

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 didn't go to college.

I have always wanted to see what the vibe was like and I was right It's on the Vermillion Bayou.

We are people of destiny

Words and actions will separate a wise man from the crowd.

That's why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.

I don't think you have time to waste not writing because you are afraid you won't be good at it.

I just want to be someone, to mean something to anyone.

The cheat ambition, eager to espouse dominion, courts it with a lying show, and shines in borrowed pomp to serve a turn.

I love going into a country and just blending.

Strength is the outcome of need; security sets a premium on feebleness.

Neuroligacally, human beings haven't caught up with today's overstimulating environment. Getting kids out in nature can make a difference.

My life is a struggle.