Criticism can be devastating. When push comes to shove, we are all very sensitive.

Acting, at least for me, is very unreal, and when I'm doing it, I actually feel embarrassed.

My past is very interesting, and I treasure it, but to write about it, it's just not on my radar.

As far as Deep Purple goes, I mean, they're iconic. Their contribution is unquantifiable, and as far as the politics involved in things like awards, you know, I don't think anything, because I know what they mean to me, and I know what they mean to the people who like them. Awards are very politically based.

The cool thing about playing is that the more you do it, the better you get.

I was always one of those guys who was a seeker after truth. I want to know what's going on.

I awake, I meditate, get the kids off to school, go to the gym, go to the Favored Nations office, and usually at around 1 pm I'm home and do music the rest of the day.