And I wound up in New Orleans for all those years and it was a great place, really a catalyst creatively.

As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man, I have chalked up many a mile. Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I learned much from both of their styles.

I didn't want to just be another girl singer. I wanted there to be something that set me apart.

Everybody was wearing rhinestones, all those sparkly clothes, and cowboy boots. I decided to wear a black shirt and pants and see if I could get by with it. I did and I've worn black clothes ever since.

You have to be unique, and different, and shine in your own way.

For being different, it's easy. But to be unique, it's a complicated thing.