If you take different mythologies from different cultures, the names may change and the story lines may vary but there is always something in common.

I see a lot of patterns in our behavior as a nation that parallel a lot of other historical processes.

But you know, I'm the negative-Nancy, curmudgeon, glass-half-empty-with-a-leak-in-it guy - which is basically the fuel that fires me up anyway. Without that, we wouldn't have me.

Shows are really strange. Sometimes you really don't know what to expect

Sure, I love fairy tales.

Once you take yourself too seriously the art will suffer.

I feel like there's no real innovation in having some music. It's more just unique personalities and unique expressions, and you being able to tell your story.