The openness of rural Nebraska certainly influenced me. That openness, in a way, fosters the imagination. But growing up, Lincoln wasnt a small town. It was a college town. It had record stores and was a liberal place. – Matthew Sweet
I went to a rare live Van Dyke show and met him there. And then he came to a show of mine and we spoke back stage. The third time was at Brian Wilsons birthday party. – Matthew Sweet