It is only our humanity that can deliver us from the brutality of our achievements.

I always start tours with a great deal of anticipation.

Every year, August lashes out in volcanic fury, rising with the din of morning traffic, its great metallic wings smashing against the ground, heating the air with ever-increasing intensity.

I can't remember that I ever had just a minute of stage fright.

I believe that capitalism, at least how it's used by major corporations, and environmental concerns are in opposition. To be ecologically aware, productivity of many things would slow down at least for awhile. Stockholders don't want to hear about the saving of the whales or some stream in Kentucky. They want a return on their investment.

Being an artist is dragging your innermost feelings out, giving a piece of yourself, no matter in which art form, in which medium.

It's always been impressive to me when someone can really do what they want onstage. The audience has confidence in the performer and the performer has confidence in the crowd.