It turned out so well because it was the first album that I could identify with in terms of lyrics. ("Captain Fantastic") It was passionate...I could associate myself with every song...It's a unique album in our history. This was the story of us..."Curtains", the lyrics to that are so beautiful because it sums up our friendship so much, and our relationship.

Cocaine made me talk forever. The most nonsensical rubbish that you could ever think of.

I guess that's why they call it the blues, time on my hands could be time spent with you.

She's got electric boots, a mohair suit, you know I read it in a magazine.

I rarely wear tennis shoes. I'm 5' 8', I hate being short.

I’ve never had a writer’s block, but still I think: Is it going to happen this time? You never know what you’re going to get; you just put your fingers on the keys and hope.

Once I'd heard 'Modern Times' by Bob Dylan, it really changed the way I wanted to make records.