I use the music almost as a compass in some kind of quasi-romantic way. I try and go to places that I'm intrigued by, and I take this music with me, using my name at the front.

I don't think I've aged gracefully.

I'm just lucky because my kids are grown-up - I love them, very proud of them, and we are in close contact as big-time friends, but they don't need me that much now and I can actually enjoy this wonderful world of music.

There's no point stepping up to the golden platform if you're going to repeat yourself.

I've had many years to consider what I would like to see about a particular place. I don't waste any time and I enjoy it.

Who wants to see 3 aging old racists on stage, anyway?

How can you consider flower power outdated? The essence of my lyrics is the desire for peace and harmony. That's all anyone has ever wanted. How could it become outdated?