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.

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

I have to make rock records occasionally.

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

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.

I really didn't study any music. I just picked it up real quick.