Who put the bomp in the bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp, who put the ram in the rama-lama-ding-dong?

I think if one wants to be in a continual state of insanity one should stay married to that writing partner.

One other thing, if it's possible, as songwriters, you should also develop yourself as record producers.

Cynthia's lyrics always expressed the feelings people felt but they couldn't express themselves.

There's so much fear involved in trying to do something you don't know how to do that drugs and alcohol can become a big part of your life if you have an addictive personality or are very unsure, which most songwriters are.

If I waited for inspiration every time I sat down to write a song I probably would be a plumber today.

You've got to really be able to accept the rejection.