I'm not a workaholic, but I was a bit manic, I have to confess.

I always wrote about things that were important to me. I think our past success showed that it was also important for a lot of others.

Wherever you look there are inspirations, books, literature, paintings, landscapes, everything. Just living is an inspiration.

When I was lucky enough to be successful, I distanced myself completely from the whole thing of units and selling copies. I just wanted to keep everyone who comes to see me happy. I spend so much time after my shows talking to people who come from all over the world to see me. I'll go out and sign a picture and have a chat.

The day before I left to fly in New York, I went in the ocean and was just lying on my black looking up at the sky, which was that Hawaii blue. Just that moment was worth the entire thing. The ocean is everything. It can heal you.

For the sound we produce, everybody is equally important. Each of us has a very different personality and that is what keeps Bush alive.

I'm just thrilled and kind of honored that I still get the chance to do what I love, because that really is the definition of success.