J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There's a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it's like meditation.

I was very, very financially secure my whole life. I have been very lucky to say that.

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

If there's not love present, it's much, much harder to function. When there's love present, it's easier to deal with life.

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

Freedom and Liberty cannot exist without Individual Responsibilty. Failure to exercise Individual Responsibilty forfeits your right to self-governance and delivers it to Government which, through force, will set the parameters of your life.

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.