There is no such thing as public opinion. There is only published opinion.

Folk music is a bunch of fat people.

It's rare for anyone to value the opinions of a teenage girl.

Companies with cultures that celebrate diverse opinions and encourage the exchange of ideas have an advantage when solving difficult problems. A company that doesn't is at a clear disadvantage.

Our country frequently seems more divided than ever on how to approach everything from climate change to the economy. I think the path to understanding begins with honest, open conversations.

Look, people are allowed their own opinions and they don't always coincide with yours. As an artist you just have to keep plugging on.