It's part of my nature. I get excited when trying out new stuff, whether it be an idea or equipment. It stimulates my juices.

We need to move into a culture of peace. What I hope to promote is the idea that we all need each other and that the greatest happiness in life is not how much we have but how much we give. That's a wealth that's priceless. You can't buy compassion.

Most people define themselves by what they do - 'I'm a musician.' Then one day it occurred to me that I'm only a musician when I'm playing music - or writing music, or talking about music. I don't do that 24 hours a day. I'm also a father, a son, a husband, a citizen - I mean, when I go to vote, I'm not thinking of myself as 'a musician.'

The first thing I ever heard about synthesizers, they were being used in rock.

The music becomes something that is its own entity.

Creativity shouldn't be following radio; it should be the other way around.

Inspiration is constantly in the air. It's up to us to develop the sensitivity to pick up on it.