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 can write songs, I've had songs in movies, but I can't compose film scores, you know?

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

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

I listen to oldies but goodies stations, '60s and '70s music.

Every now and then I hear voices in my head, but not very clear. I can't understand what they are saying. It's a mental illness. I have been diagnosed as a manic depressive.

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