Sometimes you can get so far in yourself that you don't know who you are.

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.

I think young people should travel and travel often to other countries like I do.

I know that collector types can be a pain in the neck and seem perpetually frozen in time - or at least in their parents' basement - but someone has to look out for the past, lest it slip away forever.

I am neither pro- nor anti-gun. I am gun-conscious.

I think the U.K. is an amazing place and has been extremely good to me. Some of my favorite and most-listened-to bands are from England. I have met many good people there and have been in front of some of the most loyal audiences I have ever encountered.

My whole access into culture was violent. Violence is something I understand. Don't like it, don't condone it, but I sure understand where it comes from.