Quotes from Ray LaMontagne

I am very self-critical, but that's a good thing because it keeps me growing as a human being and as a musician.

I'm very uncomfortable in my own skin.

The label doesn't do anything but put your record in the store, that's all they do. And tell you, you don't have a single... and tell you, it's not gonna sell... that's what the label does.

When I pick up the guitar, it's a melody, and that's what drives the lyrics. It's bits and pieces of truth, but it is storytelling.

I have a strong sense of self, but that's not a negative thing.

I want to write music that will outlive me.

I'm a very emotional person.

I want to be in control of my own destiny.

I can't get excited by my own music. It's impossible.

I always felt, as a listener at a show, that when there was too much banter between the artist and the audience that it detracted from the show. I more enjoyed shows where the guys came out and they just played.