I think about God, yes, and I wonder if there is a God. And if there is a God, will God please help me through my hard trips.

I consider myself to be a crusader of love. I try to spread love around the world as best I can because I know I have a handle on love.

You say how you feel, and songs don't lie. Songs are the most honest form of human expression there is--there's nothing that lies about a song.

I'm not a genius. I'm just a hard-working guy.

I think in terms of emotions. And feelings. So sometimes what I say may not always be clear. But creatively, there's a lot to be said for that way of thinking.

Some people might think that sex is the highest experience you can have. I tend to think that music is.

I've never written one note or word of music simply because I think it will make money.