Being single is like liking a Phil Spector record.

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

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

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

People are part of my music. A lot of my songs are the result of emotional experiences, sadness, pain, joy, and exultation in nature and sunshine and so on...like 'California Girls' which was a hymn to youth.

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.