I only listen to my own music when I'm playing an hour-and-half set each night. I don't put it on recreationally.

It is from your hands that Our Lord, in the person of the sick, seeks relief.

I just love playing guitar, so that's what I'm going to do.

No matter what others say or do, even if the wicked succeed, do not be troubled: commit everything to God and put your trust in him.

I grew up around a lot of various religions, so it's a part of my consciousness in a way. Everything from heavy Catholicism to followers of Indian spiritual masters to Unitarian universalists - all in one family. Though the family aspect was stronger than any particular dogma.

Whoever wishes to make progress in perfection should use particular diligence in not allowing himself to be led away by his passions, which destroy with one hand the spiritual edifice which is rising by the labors of the other. But to succeed well in this, resistance should be begun while the passions are yet weak; for after they are thoroughly rooted and grown up, there is scarcely any remedy.

Go to the poor there you will find God.