I have a hot memory, but I know I've forgotten many things, too, just squashed things in favor of survival.

Nihilism is best done by professionals.

I'm a little bit damaged in about 15 different ways, and it's been nice that no particular damaged area has become a major issue. I'm a more than moderately healthy 65-year-old male who has gotten away with a lot of stuff.

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.

I find it hard to focus looking forward. So I look backward.

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.

Studios are like hospitals. A lot of people check in, and they don't check out.