Gish was the best representation of where we were at the time.

I realize I'm a mirror.

About six months ago, I listened to Siamese Dream. That was the first time I'd ever really heard my own album, because I had separated from the experience of making the record. And it really moved me. It made me cry, it's so beautiful.

The great thing about rock n' roll is, if you want to fight - like, fight the system, fight the man, fight the government, fight the people in front of you - it's Don Quixote all over again. You're really chasing windmills.

The reason I don't play any of the old songs is because I really honor my old band, and I think that those songs are best served within the context of that band.

I'll come in with a string of riffs and direct the musical ideas. But you still need a band and their input to make the ideas come alive. You can't underestimate band chemistry.

I look at other members of my generation who have basically done one thing, and one thing well, and have been handsomely rewarded for it.