I never felt I had enough personal style to pursue being just a guitarist.

Most bands don't work out. A small unit democracy is very, very difficult.

They put a rifle in my hand, sent me off to a foreign land to go and kill the Yellow man.

We said we'd walk together baby come what may.That come the twilight should we lose our way.If as we're walkin a hand should slip free,I'll wait for you And should I fall behind,Wait for me.

The first time I heard Bob Dylan, I was in the car with my mother listening to WMCA, and on came that snare shot that sounded like somebody'd kicked open the door to your mind.

That's what being a front man is all about - the idea of having something supple underneath you, that machine that roars and can turn on a dime.

Physical pain is my friend. I pursue it every night for four hours.