Most white Americans only discovered the blues with the British invasion.

I'm terrible with money, absolutely awful. I'm always losing it.

Back in those days, all us skinny white British kids were trying to look cool and sound black. And there was Hendrix, the ultimate in black cool. Everything he did was natural and perfect.

I find it hard to get old and hard to say, 'No.'

My real self is probably more creative and more frightening than any sort of drink or drug-induced state.

When I get intimate with my paintings, it's a real good spiritual thing to get off my chest. Same as playing the instruments is a great release.

Regina Spektor is great. I can't wait to see what more she's capable of.