You can argue with a philosopher, but you can’t argue with a good song. And I think I’ve got a few good songs.

Some extremists take elements of the sacred scriptures out of context.

Man is created to be God's deputy on earth and it is important to realize the obligation to rid ourselves of all illusions and to make our lives a preparation for the next life.

I've studied various schools of thought ... I acknowledge that some Muslims consider music prohibited, but I've found a lot of evidence from the life of the Prophet to show that he allowed certainly, but even encouraged, music at certain times ...

I never thought I'd be on the same stage as Kiss.

A person who steals bread during a famine is not treated as a thief.

Vanity is the most dangerous thing about fame.