The only performance that makes it, that really makes it, that makes it all the way, is the one that achieves madness.

I remember when I was very young, I read an article by Fats Domino which has really influenced me. He said, 'You should never sing the lyrics out very clearly.

Don’t take life too seriously and always remember: it is just a passing fad.

Only a madman or an actor would want to be President of the United States.

I always think it's better to be not taking drugs or drinking or anything. That's not saying I've never done it because I have. But I sort of learned I think after a while there has been - it didn't take me that long to realize that it wasn't a good thing.

Music should elevate you. You can be raised, or left stranded. You can't be raised all the time, in my experience. This might be a rare moment. You might just go up to that level but that's always good.

The only performance that makes it, that really makes it, that makes it all the way, is the one that achieves madness.