I realized when I was taking care of my problems that the band is all I really care about.

I think if you were to really peek under the hood of what got Aerosmith back again for our second life in the Eighties, you'll find out that it's exactly this, it's the willingness to take a risk.

I like to come up with the melodies, and I have a lot of ideas as far as structure goes.

Kurt Cobain, when he did his videos, you look into his eyes and he couldn't even face the camera; he was in pain and I'm angry about Kurt. This guy didn't have to die.

So study your rock history, son. That be the Bible of the Blues.

Humility is really important because it keeps you fresh and new.

I wait till the last minute to do lyrics. I seem to work best that way - bummed out and under pressure. I often don't do my homework. But I'll always walk that extra mile.