My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel.

My father's record collection was full of New Orleans music of all kinds. I used to listen to the radio in New York, and all there was on it at the time was Madonna and Michael Jackson, so it sort of passed me by.

I had my guitar and some talent so that I could make friends with intelligent people and could talk my way out of difficult situations.

Carroll was a Hank Williams kind of guy.

Weary Blues.

It's wonderful to work with someone with mentor status.