You knew after eight bars that you were hearing something just absolutely new and unique.

I wasn't driven. I just really loved what I did.

When rock music came in, I wasn't bitter about it. I was puzzled.

Songwriting is an art unto itself, not to be confused with performing.

The world is a pile of grunge.

I've got a computer, but I won't go near it.

I just learned my lyrics and tried not to bump into the trumpet player. That was my philosophy.