I think the hardest thing to overcome is judging yourself and being your own worst critic so to speak.

Any real record person knows that the number one most powerful marketing tool when it comes to music is repetition.

The only person I have regrets about is Miles Davis. He and I had become good friends after we did a photo shoot and coincidentally we kept running into each other at parties and stuff. I regret not having written a hit for Miles Davis.

If I could live in one city and do every single thing I do there, I would choose Venice. You can't turn your head without seeing something amazing.

I've had insomnia since I was five years old. I just don't require much sleep. I'm never tired.

My concept is, until you absolutely know the plane is crashing, there's no reason to be afraid. All the turbulence in the world does not mean the plane is crashing. Once it's confirmed, then you can be afraid.

I would play hooky from school and spend all day in the movie theaters. Consequently, I learned satire in all its subtle forms.