I think that most writers who wait until they're inspired to write are just waiting for the fear to subside.

I also used to work in the Catskill Mountains as a bus boy, and I performed in talent shows.

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

I've written songs sober and I've written songs high.

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.

Probably most successful songwriters have an innate songwriting ability.

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