But I think I know just as many creative people who've never taken drugs in their life as I do who have taken a lot of drugs.

For me it's important to be in balance. To not let fear get in the way of things, to not worry so much about protecting yourself all the time.

In the Chili Peppers I'm a part of that world in a pretty big world and that's just the way it is.

We are all very lucky to live in a world where there is this much music.

I still love with all my heart anything that I have ever loved in my life.

I combine aspects of many styles of music and create my own musical forms by way of electronic instruments.

As long as you're excited about what you're playing, and as long as it comes from your heart, it's going to be great.