As society has changed, what had formerly been unacceptable has become colorful.

Musical types tend to combine the burden of the author with the burden of the actor.

Nihilism is best done by professionals.

What do you do with a lifetime of work? Face it in the morning.

The people who were learning from me tended to be more commercial performers who were gonna rip off the salient idea to do it in a way that will sell, but they weren't going for the music.

You know, I'm fifty-two now and I call myself a singer. Before I kick it I want to be able to carry a tune in a living room if called upon. Of course, mine come out all dark and twisted and weird.

Onstage I've been hit by a grapefruit, beercans, eggs, spit, money, cigarette butts, Mandies, Quaaludes, joints, bras, panties, and a fist.