I get off on hearing other people's voices. I like voices: they're my favourite things on records.

There's nothing greater than a girl.... Well a kid, your daughter, but that's a girl too.

Love and mercy that's what you need tonight. Love and mercy to you and your friends tonight.

Being single is like liking a Phil Spector record.

All of the artists did such a beautiful job I can’t thank them enough. I’m just honored that 'God Only Knows' was chosen. 'God Only Knows' is a very special song. An extremely spiritual song and one of the best I’ve ever written.

I wanted to emulate Bob Flanagan, the high voice in the 'Four Freshmen.' I wanted to sing high like he did.

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.