I mean, I haven't been completely lacking in some enjoyment of Chuck Berry or Buddy Holly. But I just didn't pay attention to that period of music, obviously.

Yeah, I don't like, um, I'm not interested in rock 'n' roll piano. I find it a little grating.

All I can say is what I've always said: If you break your leg, stop thinking about dancing and start decorating the cast.

Excitable boy, they all said, he killed and raped her and brought her home.

I wrote my songs despite the fact that I was a drunk, not because of it.

And if California slides into the ocean, as the mystics and statistics say it will, I predict this hotel will be standing until I've paid my bill.

Speaking as one who has abused privilege a long time, I tell you, it's great to be alive.