I was raised a Christian, but I wouldn't call myself a Christian now. I think when I was younger it was easier to focus on the negative, nihilist vision... this is sort of picking up on the other half of the body, which is God and white light.

If I had spent fourteen months in a small room with Jesus, I'd want to fist fight with him.

I was brought up Roman Catholic. I'm not even baptized.

Do I belong in the conversation about the best artists in the world? My answer is yes, I do.

I had concussions as a kid playing football and basketball, and know what it feels like and to have someone say 'Just rub some dirt on it, and get back in there.'

I never wanted to leave the Smashing Pumpkins. That was never the plan.

Well, all rock and roll is based in artifice.