I was sitting in the classroom trying to look intelligent in case the teacher looked at me.

I had a little Richard and that black piano, oh that sweet Georgia Peach, and the boy form Tupelo.

I hate to say this, but I always listen to the music and the instrumentation first, and then grab on to the lyrics later.

I grew up at my grandmother's house, and she had a beautiful garden. I used to hate mowing the lawn and weeding, which is what you do when you're a kid. I loathe gardening, but I love gardens, and I have two beautiful gardens.

I love places that have an incredible history. I love the Italian way of life, I love the food, I love the people, I love the attitudes of Italians.

I don't want to spend the rest of my life talking about when I used to drink or when I used to take drugs. I'm more interested in the future.

I have no one to leave the money to. I'm a single man. I like spending my money.