I compare songwriting to childbirth. How many kids can you have before your uterus explodes?

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.

This is our moment, here at the cross-roads of time. Time is relentless and as the past dissappears, we're on the verge of all things new.

Your mother told you all that I could give you was a reputation.

I'm probably writing music now for the same reason as I started writing songs when I was 14 - to meet women.

Say goodbye to the oldies, but goodies, because the good old days weren't always good and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems

Some people find it's easier to hate.