It's a losing proposition, but one you can't refuse. It's the politics of contraband, it's the smuggler's blues.

I really think one of the greatest allies you can have is the imagination of your audience.

I won't apologize for ticket prices. I think we're well worth it. We consider ourselves in the elite touring acts, like the Stones, Elton John, Paul McCartney.

We set out to become a band for our time. But sometimes if you do a good-enough job, you become a band for all time.

Somebody asked my friend Bob Seger, Why do you think the Eagles broke up? He said, Hotel California.

Hey, a woman changed her mind - what else is new?

Follow your musical instincts. Do what you feel is right. Don't be relegated to a certain category.