Politics is tricky; it cuts both ways. Every time you make a choice, it has unintended consequences.

I think if you exercise, your state of mind - my state of mind - is usually more at ease, ready for more mental challenges. Once I get the physical stuff out of the way it always seems like I have more calmness and better self-esteem.

Right, those relationships with your parents and family are the hardest to figure out, and the same patterns get carried into a band situation.

That's not to say Eddie's never done anything malicious. But he never grabbed power for power's sake. His position was gained only because he has that energy, and that's naturally where he ended up.

I've always related music to those moments when someone turns you loose on something and they haven't told you how to do it.

If you have a lot of nature in your city, it becomes a more enjoyable place. That's my own feeling about it.

My methodology is not knowing what I'm doing and making that work for me.