I do like books on anatomy. I have to say I'm an amateur physician, I guess.

There's a place down the street; Seven Xs. What does that mean? Maybe it's... girls without skin.

Unfortunately, I made the mistake at one point of putting my address on the back of one of my albums, just to find out what would happen. I received a lot of disturbing mail and calls. Actually, I was living in a hotel, so it was easy enough to find the number. I got a kick out of it for a while. Then I realized what I'd done.

I sold a quart of blood and bought a half a pint of scotch

You almost have to create situations in order to write about them, so I live in a constant state of self-imposed poverty. I don't want to live any other way.

You got to tell me the brave captain Why are the wicked so strong? How do the angels get to sleep When the devil leaves the porch light on?

If I exorcise my devils, all my angels may go, too.