That's the age that people are exploited, exploitable, and they're easily manipulated. The problem with me is, you can't manipulate me anymore. I've seen it, I know it, I've been there. And that's partially why, particularly in America, you see issues with artists as they get older. And they like to keep it a young man's game. Because that's how they can fudge around with the rules.

I feel like I'm always fighting not to repeat myself.

If you don't fit into this kind of like gossipy, trendy, Web-hit thingy, you're relegated to sort of second-class celebrity status.

We're the worst band in America... That makes us the best.

For someone who's had the level of success I've had, there's been very little critical review of my work, which is pretty fascinating.

A good artist is willing to die many times over. What's funny is, I've died so many times.

My pat line about the Cubs and payroll is that the amount of merchandise the Cubs would sell off a world series championship would more than cover for a big payroll.