It's amazing how a competitive nature can turn a negative into something positive.

We became the songs we wrote.

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

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.

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

A guitar riff played on a piano doesn't come close to the purity of it being played on a guitar but I faked it enough to get by.