I want the principles of a timeless muse, I want to eradicate my negative views.

I'm tearing down Route 80 East, the sun's on my right side. I'm drunk, but my vision's good.

You can't ask me to explain the lyrics because I won't do it...I always believed that I have something important to say and I said it. That's why I survived because I still believe I've got something to say. ... I don't like overdubs, never liked them. ... The music business doesn't interest me anymore...Don't the people you're around shape the music, is that what you're saying? Everything does. ... I'm not joking around when I've said occasionally, trying to learn how to play a D chord properly has been a very big thing for me.

Between thought and expression lies a lifetime.

You won't see my parents honored on any stamps.

I'm writing about real things. Real people. Real characters. You have to believe what I write about is true or you wouldn't pay any attention at all.

I've gone out with my shotgun. This is hunting country out there. You better run.