Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of 'That Lucky Old Sun' was inspired by 'Rhapsody in Blue' - not influenced, but inspired.

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

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

I have stage fright every single concert I've ever done. I have at least four or five minutes of it. It's absolute living hell.

Any article's good. Long as it's publicity, I think that's all that matters. I think it's advancement for my career.

I play piano all the time. I'm always at my piano, playing music.