Emily, the first time I heard "Hello in there", I knew the guy must have a huge heart. And like most genius's, he sees things that others either don't see or ignore. After listening to his songs, I feel more human, which is both humbling and enriching. And John V, if the songwriting books are right about how important it is to "hook" the listener right out the gate, how good is the line:

Woke up this morning
Put on my slippers
Walked in the kitchen and died


"Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein