I was curious as to why a million Americans weren't lining the beaches in boats and with buckets to preserve the life sustaining resource that is the Gulf of Mexico. Personally, as a surfer, I was most sorry for my fellow watermen. Seeing beaches closed due to contamination just broke my heart. If that ever happened in San Diego I'm afraid I might be forced to move.

You come to realize that only one person can tell you what's expected of you, and that's you.

The studio and road both have their charms. The studio allows me to be a mad scientist and the tour lets me feel like James Bond.

I get tired of the same albums, the same look and singing the same songs. When I get bored I paint, I plant trees and just do something different. I get far away from singing.

By the end of the writing process, which is about 80 songs per album, I look at the material and think, what's going to make a difference in someone's life.

Playing live is a lot of fun. You get one shot, ... But at the end of the day, it's all rock 'n' roll.

Oh my, justifying reasons why Is an absolutely insane resolution to live by ((Live High))