If you get up on stage and brag, I don't think that's very brave. It's braver to get up and take your clothes off. And I do that every night.

Every person I've met has influenced my songs.

I always wanted to be a Muppet. So when 'Sesame Street' approached me to guest star, I thought: 'I'm going to be on this!' It's pretty incredible stuff.

I try to tell one lie in every interview. It keeps people I know amused when they read the article.

War is devastating, and it leaves its scars for generations.

I have fun with it and I am honest and open about the way I lead my life and don't mislead anyone. I've had the time of my life and thank God for that, it would be such a waste otherwise.

I know I'm a pop star. But sometime I'd like to be a rock star.