Americans being upright and forthright and honest and true to themselves is a very hard concept.

My way of thinking as I approach any human being on this planet is, 'What are you doing now?' That's what interests me. I don't come at anybody with a whole bunch of assumptions.

I nearly die of fear before I go on stage. Something wicked. I can't eat a thing the day before a gig.

There's many, many ways to write a song. But generally, sitting down at a table and writing is not one of them.

I love boating - not flash, 'noisy go fast' nonsense, but the general relaxation of it. My wife and I love to get in our little Wellcraft and go as far out to sea as we can, hopefully beyond land. That is the best thing you can ever do. It clears your psyche.

I'm not here for your amusement. You're here for mine.

I cannot comprehend fundamentalism. It's fundamentally wrong.