The job of art is to chase ugliness away.

You've got to watch the politics of AIDS. The politics of AIDS can work both for and against the victims of AIDS.

Whenever I see grace, I’m moved.

Every artist is a cannibal/every poet is a thief/all kill for inspiration/and then sing about the grief.

I will admit that we are attracted to issues that unify people rather than divide them.

You see, idealism detached from action is just a dream. But idealism allied with pragmatism, with rolling up your sleeves and making the world bend a bit, is very exciting. It's very real. It's very strong.

There was a moment when Prince did rock & roll with a sponge-y seductive sound. I think that's what was in our head for 'Get On Your Boots.' But actually, the song is much more punk rock.