When I'm stuck for a closing to a lyric, I will drag out my last resort: overwhelming illogic.

I think it all comes back to being very selfish as an artist. I mean, I really do just write and record what interests me and I do approach the stage shows in much the same way.

Once you lose that sense of wonder at being alive, you're pretty much on the way out.

I have a very strong paternal streak. I'm a born father...I get such enjoyment out of being with children. Now they are enjoyable little things. They really are. I like their kind of humor. You can stuff all your punk bands, give me three children instead.

Religion is for people who fear hell, spirituality is for people who have been there.

I just put drugs down to luck. I persevere quite honestly, and I've got a fair amount of discipline that keeps me out of deep water.

I probably also wanted to be black at that particular time [ 9 years old] as well.