The studio part, to me, can be pretty laborious. You're inside for hours on end and can be pretty frustrating to get the sound you hear in your head to come out of those speakers.

I did not fire Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys. I cannot fire Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys. I am not his employer. I do not have such authority. And even if I did, I would never fire Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys. I love Brian Wilson. We are partners. He’s my cousin by birth and my brother in music.

I learned that when you do the best job that you can do, some people will idolize you, others won't care, and some will vilify you.

Since learning Transcendental Meditation from Maharishi in December 1967, it has been a valuable practice which has enabled me to go through some very stressful life experiences while remaining centered.

You can't sustain a fan base on a great catalog alone. You must take your music directly to the people.

I'm the lead singer of the Beach Boys and an ambassador of this amazing music that touched a generation.

As a songwriter, your songs are, in a way, like your children - you want them to be appreciated.