I will never say the things that I want to say to you. I know the damage it would do. I love you more than I hate my loneliness and pain.

Most of the writers I like just intimidate and humble me but in that there's a good deal of inspiration to be had as well.

To our enemies all over the world who plan America's demise, please take my advice. Give up now. No matter what, you will lose. You will lose it all.

The destructive power of a lie is stronger than the truth.

I was in Pakistan in Islamabad when Bhutto was assassinated, and the next day, you know, there's just plumes of smoke everywhere. I mean, Islamabad is on fire.

When I write lyrics, it's only when I'm angry or hurt or sad. So lyrically it's never really easy going. And the music is always really intense.

Nothing moves me more than the history of the United States.