We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge.

You want to give people a reason to hate my guts more? I'm making more money.

There are people who have lost every trace of human kindness.

Some people stay away from the door for the chance of it opening up.

I would say the songs that have different lyrics. I always write the music first, and there's a couple of songs on this box set that have different lyrics from what ended up on the final recording.

I always wanted to try to be a teacher even before I was in the music business. I liked history, and good teachers made an impact on me.

You've got to be hard, like the rock in that old rock & roll.