I think bands, when they're on the road, they keep their sanity by developing an internal sense of humor.
Ric OcasekI could never be a country person, sitting around trees trying to write a song. I would rather be in the middle of society, whether it's growing or crumbling.
Ric OcasekOh oh it's magic, when I'm with you, oh oh it's magic, you know it's true, got a hold on you.
Ric OcasekI love walking down the street and seeing faces and drama and happiness and sadness and dirt and cleanliness.
Ric OcasekOnce they're on paper, they're gone. I like to do as much with the words, as far as image goes, so that it's really left open for a lot of things, even though I remember a specific impression of something I had at the time. I can't say a song is about this or that; in fact, I wouldn't even want to. I just prefer to have people live it anyway they want. Because it's theirs after that. There's nothing I can do about it anymore
Ric Ocasek