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.

I went to my first show [of the Grateful Dead], got right up front and never left. The incredible excitement, the family, the spirit, the hope, the happiness, all the different things I love and live for in life are there. The joy, the optimism, the teamwork, the experimentation, the exploration, the curiosity. No band has inspired more artwork, no band has inspired more books. No band has ever inspired a more loyal following and I'm involved in all of that stuff.

My relationship, my friendships with Grateful Dead, has shaped me. Our house is a shrine to all our musical heroes.

Mick Jagger is in better shape than far too many NBA players. It's up in the air whether the same can be said of Keith Richards.

If Anthony Johnson ever gets a jumper, who's going to stop him?

Kevin Garnett is the prototype for the NBA player of the future. He's already one of the greatest players to have played the game.

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