We're just here to put on a great musical show and I think any social or political issues are secondary, although very important, because it is a music festival first and foremost,

I think I've become a much better singer and a much better player. Years and years of playing a couple of hours every day will do that.

I think a lot of contemplation happens in bathtubs. It does for me. Nothing like a hot bath to ease the tension and think about what's going to happen next.

I saw America's economy last night, people raiding dumpsters at a higher rate than normal in my home town. Digging through garbage shouldn't be a career. Thanks Democrats. Thanks Republicans.

I've been a fan of old country music, like Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline. I think I'm drawn to it because of the sense of sadness and sort of loss that a lot of good old country music has.

A public role endures for the literary high-command, as sages and seers, speaking out on social and political issues.