npr.org: "Waits, who turns 57 in December, has released a new, three-CD set called Orphans. It features songs both old and new, originals and covers (although most of the songs are by Waits and Brennan). Known since the 1970s for his distinctive, gravelly voice, Waits in recent years also has written music for movie soundtracks. He talks about the process of writing songs for film, the music on his new CD, and his ability to sing with the desires of a "crooner or a clown." Listen here
