I love the idea of stepping out of the band situation into a solo world with no boundaries, no expectations, where nothing is out of bounds.

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

As a solo artist, I just felt cemented in front of the mike stand. There was very little time to play with the audience and be a band member

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.

I like being on the road, living in hotels. While I've got a real nice house, I go crazy when I'm there.

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.

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.