An artist, if he is truly an artist, is only interested in one thing and that is to wake up the minds of men, to have mankind and womankind realize that there is something greater than what we see on the surface.

War is not the answer, for only love can conquer hate

I am not going to be dictated to by fans, certainly. I am dictated enough to by my record company to last me a million years.

Marriage is miserable unless you find the right person that is your soulmate and that takes a lot of looking.

I am not a star. At least, I don't consider myself a star.

Ain't nothing like the real thing.

Anger destroys your soul.