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" When you really can't affect something, you almost don't wanna wish too hard, because it's just frustrating. "

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" I have a lot of friends who are involved in everything from Americana to blues to R&B to pop to country. "

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" The key, I think, from a business point of view, is to learn how to be efficient in making a record that's not too expensive, so that you're not going crazy spending tons of money making a product that might not ever return that money. "

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" The Katy Perry stuff, those are great songs. "

" The Christmas genre is a field that's been well-ploughed. "

" I never finish a show without singing 'She's Gone.' "

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" In the days when regional music was very clearly defined and had a clear personality - Memphis, Detroit, Chicago, whatever - Philadelphia had a tradition that was very distinct and unique. "

" I love what Alabama Shakes is doing - it's kind of like what grunge did to rock 'n' roll, they're doing to R&B. "

" I think it's kind of difficult to write a good Christmas song because you have a narrow framework of references that you have to work within, and at the same time you want to do something that's personally original and hopefully somewhat unique. "

" I didn't make a solo album until the year 2000. "

" There's always a personal satisfaction in writing a song by yourself. You get the inspiration, and see it through, and you're done. It's focused and very personal. "