Quotes from Ben Harper

I really feel like the sky is the limit with the Innocent Criminals today.

If it comes out sounding like Dixieland jazz or classical or punk or rock or even slightly metal, that's because that's where I'm going to find inspiration.

With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?

Now I love to feel that warm southern rain, Just to hear it fall is the sweetest sounding thing. And to see it fall on your simple country dress It's like heaven to me I must confess.

Genetics do play a role in how you consciously or subconsciously manifest your true self.

You can kill a lot of time if you really want to put your mind to it Or leave it all behind and never really have to go through it

As long as the songs are strong, I think you can express yourself in any style and have it be soulful and have it be your own voice.

You look like gold. I've been fooled before, but now I know I've made the mistake in the past. But now I, now I know the difference from gold and brass.

The Blind Boys are truly the deepest well of American musical heritage you can discover.

Every man's actions belong to him.

I refuse to make uninspired music.

You're living life in real time, man, and we' ve got a good amount of work to do for each other. Hiding is not an option and you're going to step out and you're going to make mistakes.

The music is in the lead here, and a large part of this, I have no idea what I'm doing. I feel a closer bond with the craft of songwriting, stronger than I ever have.