My high-school dream was to be in a band, pay my rent and eat - and I've been able to do that for 20 years. So I'm completely content.

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.

It is hard, though, 'cos record labels love to boss you around. I won't let them do that anymore.

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.

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

I need the money. People don't understand how little money you make in a band.

I get to see the world and try to make people happy. I'm very much of a wandering spirit, if you'll pardon the expression.