I wish I had a nickel for every song that I've left in the bathroom, written down on a matchbox, or just totally forgotten about

It was more fun trying to figure out I Want To Hold Your Hand than to take lessons. By this time I knew basic chords

When I was a kid, I liked the newer music that was coming out. I have never really felt confined by any style of music. I would play in bands that were soul bands or that played standards - any kind of music that I enjoyed playing.

We were playing popular music, but we were doing our own arrangements because we were too lazy to sit down and figure out the originals

When you sign with a label, they do insist upon certain rights, and if you have a competent attorney, your rights will be protected.

I never did heroin, because I thought that meant I was doing heavy drugs, which shows you the insanity of doing drugs. I probably should have done heroin, because I understand heroin actually makes you feel good. Cocaine just makes you stupid.

I feel like I have the greatest life an artist could dream of.