Bad taste is simply saying the truth before it should be said.

I usually start with the words. The rhythm of the words gives me the rhythm of the song, and then I look for the musical highlights in it to carry it.

I know how to make it a great musical. I've got to. It's like I've got to see it on stage.

Being brave is being scared and worried and still doing it [what you do]. Because if you're just a wacko, a mashugana, a crazy guy, then you're not brave, your nuts!

If you're quiet, you're not living. You've got to be noisy and colorful and lively.

As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're gonna be dizzy and we're gonna make mistakes.

You're always a little disappointing in person because you can't be the edited essence of yourself.