You know, when people look at a tree, they look at the leaves; they don't look at the spaces between the leaves. They're focused on the tree. I think there's an awareness of spaces or it wouldn't look like a tree to them.

I'm my own most merciless critic onstage.

I don't like recording studios - except my own, which is just a little room above the garage.

Musicians are always gigging and never have a chance to stop for a minute.

I read tons of books, listen to music non-stop, watch as many movies as possible, catch a play when I can, art shows, concerts, bar talks - I just try to engage in art, which to me is everywhere, as often as I can because narrative lives in it all.

Other writers definitely influence my writing. What encourages me and inspires me is when I read a good book. It makes me want to be a better writer.

No great art has ever been made without the artist having known danger.

You have all the reason in the world to achieve your grandest dreams. Imagination plus innovation equals realization.