As I've gotten older, I realize how important my fans are and that I'm here because of them and not the other way around.

I got sick of playing husbands and boyfriends because there was nothing there.

There will always be rock stars, but I don't know how much depth and longevity they'll have.

I don't ever expect to be permanently happy. I don't think that's part of the human condition.

I like to write when I feel I'm the real me.

Being a songwriter does not rely on an audience or other band members or a camera. I can just sit in a room and write songs.

As I've gotten older, I realize how important my fans are and that I'm here because of them and not the other way around.