Its like if you take acid, it burns out brain cells and they dont regrow. Rock is like that-it has killed beautiful people musically, physically and mentally.

With my Les Paul, I know I'm small. But I enjoy living anyway.

If God were to appear in my room, obviously I would be in awe, but I don't think I would be humble. I might cry, but I think he would dig me like crazy.

I don't like telephones.

A lot of people don't know about music, but buy records. A lot of people that know about music can't afford to buy records.

Be strong and follow your own convictions. You can't assume there is a lot of time to do what you like. This is what David Bowie is afraid of: that he will die before he gets a chance to make a real strong contribution.

Book after book, I get hooked, every time the writer talks to me like a friend.