Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.

I write the music I like. If other people like it, fine, they can go buy the albums. And if they don't like it, there's always Michael Jackson for them to listen to.

The most important thing to do in your life is to not interfere with somebody else's life.

Don't do speed, speed turns you in to your parents.

Let’s be realistic about this, the guitar can be the single most blasphemous device on the face of the earth. That’s why I like it . . . The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar: now that’s my idea of a good time.

I don't want to see any religious people in public office because they're working for another boss.

A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open.