I got a very good life. I sold plenty of records, I get recognized plenty, I can always have somebody call up and get me a fine table at a restaurant. What do you really need, ultimately?

I want a new drug, one that won't make me sick. One that won't make me crash my car, or make my head three feet thick.

Back in the day you wanted your albums to have a theme, and 'Sports' theme was really a collection of singles. It was really a record for its time.

When you get in the pocket, there is a place where the music begins to play itself. When you can find that spot, it's the best feeling in the world.

You've been thinking and I've been drinking.

She was running from a fat man selling salvation in his hand.

Now the old boy may be barely breathing, but the heart of rock and roll is still beating.