I wanted to be in a band that gave bang for the buck. I wanted to be in the band who didn't look like a bunch of guys who, you know, should be in a library studying for their finals.

You can't go through life and leave things the way they are. We can all make a difference, and if I die today, I know I made a difference.

People who are qualified are symphonic orchestra players and jazz musicians; they're qualified to do what they do. Rock stars are lucky. It's a combination of right time, right place and having certain genes or a gimmick or whatever, but it's really not anything more than sugar. It tastes good and goes away fast.

I voted for President Bush. I voted for President Clinton and although I do want my vote back, I voted for President Obama.

If you want to welcome me with open arms, I'm afraid you're also going to have to welcome me with open legs.

When you're dead you don't have a mental problem.

Fans like their heroes simple. I'm supposed to stick out my tongue twenty-four hours a day and do nothing else.