Being a rock star is being a rock star, I don't need to go into the details. What would you do if you were a rock star?

You want a hero in the music world? James Brown. He brought a feeling to music without really using words. He's just famous for his sound.

There are only so many letters in the alphabet. When I talk to young musicians or authors and they ask for advice, I say, You gotta learn all the letters of your own personal alphabet. With music, you need to know all the different kinds of music and everything in and around your given instrument.

In front of the camera and in front of the lens, there's no lawsuits, there's no agent, and there's most frequently no time limits... There's a longevity that's kind of built into it. I spend most of my time behind the scenes, and when it is time to perform, I'm genuinely delighted to do it.

Self-tragedy is always a great way to dramatize yourself - ask any teenager.

In the United States, you can put on a cowboy hat and join the country-western neighborhood. If you're down below 14th Street in New York City, that's bohemian; that's left-wing.

Music videos are like girlfriends. I'm constantly amazed on what other people doing