My view of the world is always tempered by the fact that there are people who are less fortunate than I am.

Most of my arguments with musicians through the years have had more to do with their attitude about music, or their attitude about their own lives, or their personal responsibility. Music has never really been the big centerpiece of the fight.

I've rarely done anything that's overtly self-destructive without consciously knowing what I'm doing. And then of course, the astute journalist jumps forward and says, "Why are you being calculated?" Calculated seems to assume a sinister intent. My intent is always for artistic effect.

I usually wake up far after breakfast. That's as much as you're going to find out about my dietary requirements other than marijuana and vodka.

Wrestling is one of the last truly rebellious American things left.

What most people do is try to find a comfortable persona that they're in alignment with and the public likes and appreciates them for.

We're both cat lovers [with Marilyn Manson].