Pessimism and optimism are slammed up against each other in my records, the tension between them is where it's all at, it's what lights the fire.

For me, once I count the band in, and I delve deep into my song, I feel a certain sort of integrity and integration that I rarely find in my daily life.

I held four clean aces. I had youth, almost a decade of hard-core bar band experience, a good group of homegrown musicians who were attuned to my performance style and a story to tell.

It's a sad man my friend who's livin' in his own skin and can't stand the company.

Once you get into the book, you've got to constantly find your - the rhythm of your prose. And it ends up being quite a musical experience either way.

You ride in a limousine the first time, it's a big thrill but after that it's just a stupid car.

Blind faith in your leaders, or in anything, will get you killed.