I fly economy. I do often fly first class, but I don't travel with a posse, or bodyguard, or an assistant.

The sad thing is most people have to check with someone before they do the things that make them happy. We're all passing through; the least we can do is be happy, and the only way to do that is by being selfish.

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.

Anyone who tells you they got into rock'n'roll for reasons other than girls, fame and money is full of s***.

If you look at YOURSELF as the brand, then you will understand an intrinsic truth: People judge.

I'm from Israel, so America has no limits. I started a record label, and then I started managing other artists, like Liza Minelli.

If a vacuum cleaner salesman rings your front door, he will be selling HIMSELF first. The vacuum cleaner is secondary.