I'm just a shy and retreating kind of person. Sometimes I get in a real talkative mood - but not very often.

Love and mercy that's what you need tonight. Love and mercy to you and your friends tonight.

The idea of taking a song, envisioning the overall sound in my head and then bringing the arrangement to life in the studio...well, that gives me satisfaction like nothing else.

Chuck Norris has been known to throw a baseball 100 mph. I've been known to throw Chuck Norris 100 mph.

I still believe that something is right only when it feels right.

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.

Surfing music is dead. It was just a summer craze for kids on the beach. I'm finished with it.