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

I don't write on tour. There is so much to do day in and day out when you are on the road.

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

If I have an idea, I write it down, although I usually carry a little dictation machine with me because I'm too lazy to write

On acoustic guitar I tend to stay in the key of D for some reason. On electric guitar I keep basic: C, G, D, and A. The key of D minor is also real good for me.

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