Death is like taking an intermission when you can't come back. I like living and being around.

My solo albums were each like a half-finished puzzle; they represented only the beginning of a full picture. Simply put, they were inadequate and incomplete.

I like Daughtry, I like Nickelback, I like Dave Matthews. I like Beyonce - she's a really good entertainer.

Prancing around on stage is not the entire purpose of my life.

All rock-and-rollers over the age of 50 look stupid and should retire

You either evolve or you don't. I don't like old people on a rock n' roll stage. I think they look pathetic, me included. And the fact that I represent an era means I can't just go out there and do all new stuff. They would all say, 'Sing 'White Rabbit,'' and I'd say no? That's rude.

I don't like to be told what to do at all. That's unfortunate because a lot of people come up with good ideas and can direct you.