I don't reinvent myself in any major way. It seems to be a slow evolution. I go back and visit certain themes that I feel strongly about and resonate with me emotionally.

More Quotes by James Taylor

That's the motivation of an artist - to seek attention of some kind.

Sobering up was responsible for breaking up my marriage. That's what it couldn't stand.

The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.

I believe musicians have a duty, a responsibility to reach out, to share your love or pain with others.

It is a process of discovery. It's being quiet enough and undisturbed enough for a period of time so that the songs can begin to sort of peek out, and you begin to have emotional experiences in a musical way.

Being on a boat that's moving through the water, it's so clear. Everything falls into place in terms of what's important and what's not.