I Grew Up Listening To Spiritual Music,

Just Because You Have A Hit Doesn't Mean You're Good [at Music]. Just Means You Got A Hit.

Don't Be Discouraged By Writer's Block. Writer's Block Just Means You Need To Listen To Other Music.

I Grew Up With The Blind Boys' Music. My Family Owns A Music Store In Claremont, California, Called The Claremont Folk Music Center. I Grew Up With A Heavy Diet Of Gospel, Folk, And Blues Because Those Are Kind Of The Cornerstones Of Traditional American Music.

My Choice Is What I Choose To Do, And If I'm Causing No Harm, It Shouldn't Bother You. Your Choice Is Who You Choose To Be, And If You're Causin' No Harm, Then You're Alright With Me. If You Don't Like My Fire, Then Don't Come Around, 'cause I'm Gonna Burn One Down. Yes, I'm Gonna Burn One Down. Herb The Gift From The Earth, And What's From The Earth Is Of The Greatest Worth. So Before You Knock It Try It First, Oh, You'll See It's A Blessing And Not A Curse.

Sometimes I Feel I Know Strangers Better Than I Know My Friends Why Must A Beginning Be The Means To An End? The Stones From My Enemies These Wounds Will Mend But I Cannot Survive The Roses From My Friends.