But now I realize that this record business really needs me. No one else is trying to take a chance or do something different.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I always thought that if record companies didn't understand me, fine - I'd go and do it by myself.
People are really set in their ways in how they produce records, and I was at least open enough to where I knew I wanted to do something totally different.
The record business has always mystified me. Sometimes there are reasons why things sell or don't sell that can't be understood by mere mortals.
I don't want a record company, but I need one, unfortunately.
I still hold on to the idea that a record can really change the way I feel.
That's my favorite subject because it really levels the playing field for artists these days. You don't have to sell out to the record company. You don't have to get a five hundred thousand dollars, or whatever, and pay them back for the rest of your life to record a record.
Stop doing what the record companies are doing and do what's in your heart.
I'm really lucky that my record companies have been patient with me and leave me alone and give me the time to make it right in my mind.
You don't need a record company to turn you into anything.
I'm fortunate that I've been in this business long enough that I've earned the right to be left alone by my record company.