Left to my own devices, in the face of the climate change deniers, the madness and the greed-based decision-making, and propaganda that's been floating around, it's hard not to become pessimistic.

I feel uncomfortable because I'm insecure about who I am.

An integral part of any relationship is knowing that you could be killed in your sleep at any time.

I didnt ask to save rock, I dont even like rock that much.

Frankly, I have always dreaded writing - there always seemed to be pain involved, unpleasant self-examination and a lot of fear.

When I was around Bowie, I was nearing the bottom. When we were touring together, I looked at him as a kind of big-brother figure and I also looked at him as somebody I had a lot of respect for. The age and the period he's at in his life, I'd like to be there some day. He has a kind of content peace about him that's something to shoot for.

I'm kind of forced to get out of what might feel more natural and comfortable.