Why won't you run in the rain and play, let the tears splash all over you?

I think some people would say that I do overwhelm the words with the music, and sometimes thank goodness I do.

The idea of God as a fatherly figure who looks down on us and worries about how we're doing or takes sides when we have fights - it's more irritating than Santa Claus. The world and the universe are far more wonderful if there's not a puppet master.

A friend is always good to have, but a lover's kiss is better than angels raining down on me.

A vote for change is a vote for a stronger, safer, healthier America. A vote for Bush is a vote for a divided, unstable, paranoid America. It is our duty to this beautiful land to let our voices be heard. That's the reason for the tour. That's why I'm doing it.

We have to do much more than believe if we really want to change things.

I'm a fairly tormented artist, and I'm less willing to indulge myself in self-pity, outside of songwriting.