I don't think happiness is necessarily the reason we're here. I think we're here to learn and evolve, and the pursuit of knowledge is what alleviates the pain of being human.

I've been the lowest low on the planet, I've been a sinner all my days. And I was living with my hands on the trigger, I had no sense to change my ways.

A lot of people approach risk as if it's the enemy when it's really fortune's accomplice.

Intellectually I'm probably a Republican.

Yoga has enriched my life...It is a great way to offset the downsides of touring by bringing much-needed peace and sanity into what can be a hectic life. Like music, yoga is a journey - one that is long enough so you keep developing, and keep learning. I don't see an end to it.

I really wanted to work with David Lynch. I was a big fan of The Elephant Man and Eraserhead.

I do my best work when I am in pain and turmoil.