I write poems for myself and I write poetry that gets torn apart and becomes songs. I have a lot of respect for words, the power of words.

My father is incapable of showing much affection, or even of carrying on a conversation. I didn't want to have a relationship with him just because he's my blood relative. It would bore me.

My heart is broke, but I have some glue, help me inhale and mend it with you.

I just can't believe that anyone would start a band just to make the scene and be cool and have chicks. I just can't believe it.

I have very bad posture.

When I listen to 'Nevermind,' I hate the production, but there's something about it that almost makes me cry at times.

I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman; I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time.