I believe we should encourage children to sing and play instruments from an early age.

I see songwriting as having to do with experience, and the more you've experienced, the better it is. But it has to be tempered, and you just must let your imagination run.

I don't only like rock music. There are other forms of music that I find interesting. I would want to do everything, every kind of music. I wouldn't want to be limited to like playing heavy metal or whatever.

Everyone knows what their roots are, but you've got to explore everywhere. You've got to explore the sky too.

Lose your dreams and you might lose your mind.

I am conservative with a small 'c.' It's possible to be conservative in fiscal policy, and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression.

You don't have to bathe every day to look clean. It's just an illusion.