You only get better by playing.

A great musician is just a thief who doesn't get caught

Almost everything I've done, I've done through my own creativity. I don't think I ever had to listen to anyone else to learn how to play drums. I wish I could say that for about ten thousand other drummers.

I mean, I think I liked every band I ever played in because each band was different, each band had a different concept, and each band leader was different... different personalities and musical tastes.

I can think of a lot better things to do with my hands than to cut them up on the rim of a drum.

But, when you have to resort to turntables, trick lights, flashing lights, fire and all that, you're actually saying, I need this because what I do is not all that together.

As far as music school goes, I walked through Berkelee one time.