I'm interested in what it means to be an American. I'm interested in what it means to live in America. I'm interested in the kind of country that we live in and leave our kids. I'm interested in trying to define what that country is.

For one kiss, darling, I swear everything I would give. Cause you're a walking, talking reason to live.

I realized the only time I felt complete and peaceful was while I was playing or shortly afterwards, even though it was in front of thousands of other people, which most people wouldn't consider to be a safe place.

You can beat on your chest, hell, any monkey can.

Everybody's got a hungry heart.

Basically, I was pretty ostracized in my hometown. Me and a few other guys were the town freaks- and there were many occasions when we were dodging getting beaten up ourselves.

The audiences are there as a result of my history with the band but also as a result of my being able to reach people with a tune.