There's a beauty in being part of a band, when there's equality and trust.

To be appreciated by a whole 'nother generation of fans, all of a sudden discovering you, it's kind of what I did with the classic bands I love - the ones that influenced me.

Rock and roll doesn't allow you to grow up - especially if you're not trying very hard to.

I suffer from manic-depressive disorder, and I've chosen not to take medication for it. Because of that, every once in a while I go through manic episodes and really depressed episodes.

Great classic music that I've been turned on to has not only inspired and influenced me, but it has had an effect on my songwriting.

It seems like everyone's got an agenda, and the agenda seems to be selling magazines or air time with sensational stories.

When people ask me if I have a hobby, a lot of times my answer is that I like to surf in warm water. I like to ski, if I have the opportunity. But really, I like to go to my studio and write music that I want to write, where there's no pressure to come up with a hit single.