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One of the nice things about a favorite pop song is that it's an unconditional truce on judgment and musical snobbery. You like the song because you just do, and there need not be any further criticism.

The beauty of music is that everyone hears it their own way, and every song you hear leaves an impression on you that alters the way you hear everything from that point on.

I have a very eclectic taste when it comes to music.

The greatest thing about music is everyone has their own style, and I respect all styles of music.

I'm my own favorite artist, but I love everybody's music.

There is a real patriotism underneath the best of my music but it is a critical, questioning and often angry patriotism.

I've always been incredibly lucky that the music that I make, other people like it.

I respect music, I do. I love it.

It is a wise tune that knows its own father, and I like my music to be the legitimate offspring of respectable parents.

I just think music is such a beautiful thing. It lifts the heart and buoys up your spirits - all kinds of music.