a pamphlet, no matter how good, is never read more than once. But a song is learned by heart and repeated over and over.

He had no doubt that Merrin had called out to God here in this place while she was been raped and killed, in her heart if not with her voice. God's reply had been that due to the high volume of calls she could expect to be on hold until she was dead.

May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks, may your heart be as light as a song, may each day bring you bright, happy hours that stay with you all the year long.

[Most recently he wrote the song] We've Got Nothing but Love to Prove, ... Fireflies.

They're talking about changing the (Louisiana) state song to helicopter blades flapping and a siren wailing, ... I'd imagine Baton Rouge is even worse to drive in now.

I'd sometimes do 50, 60 takes of song.