My reputation as a ladies' man was a joke that caused me to laugh bitterly through the ten thousand nights I spent alone.

I said I was ready to die recently, and I think I was exaggerating.That declaration of readiness, no matter what the outcome, that's a part of everyone's soul.

The cutting of the gem has to be finished before you can see whether it shines.

I do cherish those moments when I can just relax in the hotel room. Because there are a lot of details that have to be taken care of aside from just getting up onstage. You're dealing with a number of human beings whose well-being and safety you're concerned about. There are people I like to meet and talk to in the crew and the band.

I turned my back on the devil, turned my back on the angel too.

I would like to work with Pat [ Leonard] in any capacity. I would love to hear his versions.

You were Marlon Brando, I was Steve McQueen, you were K.Y. Jelly, I was Vaseline.