I believe that we're only as strong as our neighbor is, and the idea that, I'm my brother's keeper works for me.

I'm not a big disco guy. Some of that English techno-poppy stuff wouldn't get me in the mood either.

Nothing is as important as passion.

I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back; I been everywhere, and I'm standing tall I've seen a million faces an I've rocked them all.

I always think I'm the Tom Cruise of music - a lot of success and fans, but no critics, darling.

I think record companies are criminals.

My philanthropy is no relation to anybody else's. None. My philanthropy and what we do at the foundation speaks for itself and has no relation to anyone's.