I made the record that my life had me make. Each one is like a diary.

People feel they have to live that stereotypical lifestyle in order to be a rock star. You don't have to shoot heroin and act a certain way to be a rock and roll musician.

I've always had to deal with being biracial, even in music. When I came on the scene, I'd go to these record labels, and they'd say things like, "Lenny Kravitz. That's a weird name." I'm brown-skinned and I've got these dreadlocks and I've got this Jewish last name.

Change is growth. For me it has been a very spiritual and musical rebirth.

A lot of people pretty much only listen to the chorus.

I'm really happy about American Woman, it brought the Guess Who back. They started gigging again and got their song out on commercials.

When it comes to acting, it's about creating a character and bringing forth a director's vision. It's a weird feeling, because with acting, it's just not about me. I love being in that position, because with the music, it's always about me.