Darkness can be funny. It can be quirky. There are different ways that that stuff comes out as a creative person. But the actual conflicted, twisted, decaying, rotting soul? That's not me. No more.

The industry is a menace to artists.

There's nothing unique about me as a parent. I am a parent. My kids are kids. We do the best we can do.

Personal chemistry forges the way for musical chemistry.

It says that alcoholism is a disease, and that it gets passed on from generation to generation. I've told my kids about that: "You've got the crazy gene in you, guys. When it comes time to kick back with the buddies, drink a beer, and watch a football game, just realize that there will be a day when that thing turns on you. So you better keep an eye on it".

President George Washington used to wear a wig and make-up. I mean, c'mon, if he could do it, I can do it.

There is something about spending Christmas alone, naked, sitting by the Christmas tree gripping a shotgun, that lets you know your life is spinning dangerously outta control.