No one will ever ask me to sing because it's beautiful. My secret is hiding my musicianship behind humor.

I think that purity creates not only a higher level of artistic vision but a purer work ethic.

When I arrive in Los Angeles in the entertainment community, and I use implements like a shovel and a hammer, our society has distanced itself so far from working with its hands that those incredibly pedestrian skills are perceived as somehow being extraordinary.

I don't get nominated, and I have to say, I've probably gotten the greatest mass of press in my life through not getting nominated. It's definitely been a winning situation as far as I'm concerned.

I'm always pleased that I managed to stay out of jail throughout my tenure in Chicago.

I spent a lot of my youth working outside in the elements, and I kind of revel in defeating tough weather.

Your dreams are always going to seem much more profound to you then they are to your friend.