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

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 meditate and I also think about meditation. Which is funny. I think about Maharishi, about just the idea of meditating. It gives me something.

You're called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.

If you're going to write a song, try to get together with a collaborator because it's better to write with collaborators.

Being single is like liking a Phil Spector record.

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.