If I went to jail, at least I wouldn't have to sign autographs.

Alternative music is no longer alternative once it’s in the mainstream.

There is nothing I like more than pure underground music

You create attention to attract attention.

The sun is gone, but I have a light.

You do learn things and one of them is that happiness has nothing to do with validation from other people, the important thing is being happy with yourself ... finding something that is important to you and sticking with it no matter what anyone says. The truth is you've got to really be tough because there are all kinds of forces that are always trying to get you to do things their way ... trying to tell you that you are throwing your life away if you don't follow their advice.

Sometimes I wish I had taken the Bob Dylan route and sang songs where my voice would not go out on me every night, so I could have a career if I wanted.