Through literacy you can begin to see the universe. Through music you can reach anybody. Between the two there is you, unstoppable.

I think old people are scary. They remind you of your own death. People don't like to tell you that.

I'm busy communicating ideas.... I want you to know what I'm thinking. If you feel a connection, good. If you don't, fine.

You don't have to wear fur. They make such great fakes. There's no reason to kill an animal.

I don't miss anything about the 1960s, not really. I did it. It's like asking, 'Do you miss the fourth grade?' I loved the fourth grade when I was in it, but I don't want to do it again.

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

I find it amusing on one level, poignant on another, when people try to get recognition from an outside source. It's sad.