My mother used to play nothing but Billie Holiday.
Making every record is a process full of tough times.
It's important to collect unusual characters. It keeps you sharp.
In 1950, the biggest amp you could get was no bigger than a tabletop radio.
I've never considered myself a lyricist, but I have stuff to say.
I have very interesting hobbies like archeology and photography.
The first records I heard were from Dizzy Gillespie and people like that.
You never know what your next dig is going to find.
The Stones always tried to do the odd smaller gig when they could.
People shout out for songs and I don't even remember writing them.
Nat King Cole was a really big influence.
What a wonderful world it would be if christians practiced Christianity.
When we're onstage, it's like mind reading: we're on the same page.
I certainly don't want to be a record label guy.
I'm a married man and I've got two children, and you have to do sacrifices.
Obviously I wouldn't be able to do it without the support of so many people.
Less is more! I don't wear makeup if I don't have to.
There are things I want to do to be a better human being and a better father.
My favorite artists have always been Elvis and The Beatles and they still are!
I'm only going to be the way I'd want someone to react to me.
I'll never like virtual keypads. Nothing can compete with an actual QWERTY-style keypad.