New songs are why artists go on the road. That's why I go on the road. It's a three-prong play. Writing: You're intrigued. Recording: It brings it to life. And then you want to share it.

It's a little hard for me to stand behind the walls of the great mansion and play rock and roll star. I feel the need to give back.

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

A friend of mine, a friend of yours. My better half, Richard Stephen Sambora

I have had some sorry-ass looks, but I'm the first one to laugh. I'm either to credit or to blame for the '80s.

Some of my best friends are gay guys, and they said, "You're so straight, we're not interested."

Elton John said to me, "I have all the negatives."