I have to get inspired by something that touches my soul, or rocks my soul.

Back then it was nothing like today. So you'd go to the bowling alley. We bowled and you could be in the back and you could make out, you know? And you know how hot it was to make out.

The fact that I'm still constantly smiling is a remarkable thing, but I love getting out on the road, meeting my fans. I love hearing them say wonderful things and I love being able to thank them in person for reading me.

As good as I am, I'm nothing without my band.

I get the whole thing, I can't talk about it. But they're talking and they got an offer. I hope Axl[Rose] can see the greater picture and not be mad at Duff [McKagan] and Slash.

I know why we're here. We're all here because we're not all there.

Everyone's got their problems and their demons, but when we get onstage and play as five, that really all goes away, and that's really all I look at.