But you have to understand, my beard is so nasty. I mean, it's the only beard in the history of Western civilization that makes Bob Dylan's beard look good.

The medical device tags that are being used [in the USA] are a terrible mistake. Why are we taxing people for trying to save lives and trying to make lives better, make peoples lives healthier? Those taxes should be placed on alcohol, tobacco, junk food, guns. Those are all the things that destroy health.

When I'm at a show, I'm yelling and cheering. I'm with those guys [the Grateful Dead].

Growing up, my parents were very, very strict. And then I went to UCLA with John Wooden, who was just off the charts.

I learned early on the value and the power of music to inspire and to drive me.

I can think. I can sleep. I can move. I can ride my bike. I can dream.

During the course of my life, Grateful Dead played all the time. There were constantly concerts you could go to.