I think music is a selfish masturbatory event - for the listener, the maker, the candlestick...maker.
I like when people take chances.
I don't mind saying what's on my mind.
After all, nothing helps to write lyrics more than to mess around with the language.
Not everyone deserves to be a musician, you get lucky enough to be one.
I think I learned years ago when I went to Hawaii that you don't bring puka shells back. You've got to be careful of your vacation purchases.