It's a cruel, heartless world out there in commercial rock 'n' roll, and when you take as much time off as we did, eight years, booking agents don't know if you'll draw.

Sometimes, you have to go through a phase whether you like it or not.

I would really love to work with Paul McCartney. Isn't that arrogant?

Many Japanese painters and calligraphers would change their names intentionally to keep their relationship to the art always fresh. This way, others' expectations can be avoided.

Art is not predictable. Art is not golf, as great as that may be. There are 360 degrees of choice to make.

Being able to allow people to be who they are without trying to change them is important.

I wasn't originally a bass player. I just found out I was needed, because everyone wants to play guitar.