I got over the loss of his desk and chair, but never the desire to produce a string of words more precious than the emeralds of Cortés.

I gave you a wrist watch, baby, and you wouldn't even give me the time of day.

I think I'm constantly in a state of adjustment.

No one knows how powerful technology is.

The new artists coming through were very materialistic and Hollywood, not so engaged in communication.

I'm not a critic. I'm not a journalist. I'm not a philosopher. Arguing that punk has run its course is like saying painting ran its course after the Renaissance. Punk is an idea. It's freedom. And it'll be around 200 years from now for the people who want it.

Outside of society, if you're looking that's where you'll find me.