You know, people think I named myself Meat Loaf, even though I didn't. And they think anyone who would name himself Meat Loaf couldn't have an IQ higher than four.

If you want my views of history, there's something you should know. The three men I admire the most are Curly, Larry, and Mo.

Maybe I'm damned if I do, but with every other beat I got left in my heart, you know I'd rather be damned with you.

Dreams they come and go, but thoughts like love will always grow.

I'm asthmatic. I was a lot bigger back then, and I still get winded on stage today. But I've learned how to pace it now. I have musical breaks in there.

Nothing ever grows in this rotting old hole.

It's like people call me a rock star or this or that. And I go, 'Don't call me that. I don't think of myself in those terms. If you have to call me anything, call me a chameleon.