Interview

The May issue of Mojo magazine contains an interview with Tom Waits by Sylvie Simmons;

Going against the grain with the go-to guy for tall tales and sonic convention-trashing. Gargling grit, and hitting bits of metal a speciality.

You can find a 2004 article by Sylvie Simmons at her own website.
ps: Earlier I posted this was the new article, so thanks to Jarlath for putting me straight.