So many times I thought to myself, man, I never want to do drugs again. But I would never sacrifice any experience I've ever had on them, and I am not remorseful that I've done them. I would like to get more and more away from drugs.

I've got time, I hope, to make lots of quiet records. So quiet you won't be able to hear them.

When I was 14 years old, I was a huge fan of the Velvets, the Stooges and the Modern Lovers. They are my three favourite bands. I never get sick of 'em.

Even the bands I dig don't have a history of attaining mass consumption.

I'll always be making music. I'd like to do it my whole life - although I also love words and want to write short stories. But right now, my songs are kind of my short stories.

It's better when you have your wife with you, more fun.

CDs, too. Totally corporate. They look real cheap and soulless and they don't smell of anything.