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

The only reason I'd ever get a sex change operation is to see what it's like to be right all the time.

I'm happy; I'm a happy person.

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.

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

I approach my music-making as an art-form--something pure from the spirit to which I can add dynamics and marketable reality. Music is genuine and healthy and the stimulation I get from molding it and adding dynamics is like nothing else on earth.