Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead did as much for mankind as any president.

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

When the truth is found to be lies, and all the joy within you dies.

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.

The main point for me is moral; animals are sentient beings. I know for some this is a hard argument to accept, but we're not built to eat a lot of meat.

You can do any number of things in the music business aside from trying to look like you're 25. To me it's embarrassing.

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.