When you're younger, you see the people who are in power and think they must have that position because of some degree of skill. And as you get older, you realize it's not true, that most people in those positions are absolutely inept. And this naturally makes you feel better about yourself.

Satan rejected my soul; as low as he goes, he never quite goes this low.

Sing your life; any fool can think of words that rhyme.

Don't talk to me about people who are 'nice' cause I have spent my whole life in ruins because of people who are 'nice'.

I think perhaps I touch on a different passion in people. It’s not simple the passion of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion - it’s more romantic than sexual.

I have no love for myself as a human being, but I have immense pride in the music I make.

As a very small child I found recorded noise and the solitary singer beneath the spotlight so dramatic and so brave... walking the plank... willingly... It was sink or swim. The very notion of standing there, alone, I found beautiful.