I've been playing rock and roll since I was 16 years old, and now I have a 16-year-old.

Attack your instruments. Don't let them attack you.

What is going on in America is extreme. The youth cult, they worship youth so much it's almost paranoid. And LA is the Mecca of it all; they're taking it to the hilt.

With age, it really becomes thinking about how time has passed - that's sort of the root of age.

It's okay to grow up, it's just slowing down that's the scary part. Running out of time. It's okay to grow up, but it doesn't mean you have to become like your parents.

Our passion is our strength.

I'm a songwriter-I'm obligated to keep pushing myself.