As far as the style, I was fascinated by surrealism.

Personally Im very happy to be behind the scenes. I like collaboration, I like working with directors.

Rebellion is obsolete - change things from the inside working out.

My major was Fine Arts and Education thinking I would become an Art Teacher. I couldn't visualize myself as an art teacher, thinking how it wouldn't work.

Choose your mutations carefully...

It's people who write music because they are obsessed that I like; because they have something to say and no other way to say it.

If you're in music just to become a big, fat rock star, then I probably don't like your music to begin with.

To me I think artists in general make a statement - and for the rest of their lives - every album, every book - are variations on a theme.

Technology has taken its toll on albums in a tough way. The CD format and MTV really played havoc on artists.

I've worked with a lot of directors, some of them you wouldn't really attach the word 'artist' to their name.

If you get rid of a lot of the poseurs by destroying record companies, maybe it's a good trade-off.

Ack!" I said.Fearless master of the witty dialogue, that's me.

There should be no restlessness within, no matter what the circumstances. If there is restlessness within, know that the kashays have not left yet.

I know you want me to feel some sympathy for them, but that's not who I am. I care only about those I know, and even then, not all that deeply. Strangers get nothing from me.

If you are not yourself people will look right through you and see the pale shadow of someone else

Deep in their roots all flowers keep the light.

[Tibet] is a small country based on religious principle, religious traditions. It never wanted any conquest.

We have so many choices that it's only always our fault if we're malcontent.

Pay more attention to losing inches than losing pounds.

But whether it be dream or truth, to do well is what matters. If it be truth, for truth's sake. If not, then to gain friends for the time when we awaken.

I prefer to work alone – except in the bedroom. (Steele)