I always thought if a guy could play the guitar, he must be something really special.

What characterized the whole punk scene for me in 1977 was there was no racism or sexism. It was an anarchy of -isms, and a matter of abolishing it all.

The so-called feminist writers were disgusted with me. I did my thing, and so I guess by feminist standards I'm a feminist. That suits me fine.

In my experience lust only ever leads to misery. All that suspicion and jealousy and anguish it unleashes. I don't want those things in my life.

I preferred rock when it was in the dark, when it was a secret between me and the audience, when it wasn't mainstream.

I just want to play guitar and be in a band. Same as I always did.

Let's get rid of all the economic (expletive) this country represents! Bring it on, I hope the Muslims win!

I feel displaced when I'm back in America, like a visitor. I feel like if I don't get a cup of tea I'm going to lose my mind.

Once you stop drinking and smoking and stuff, it really gets on your nerves, all that nonsense going on.

Being on tour sends me crazy, I drink too much and out comes the John Mcenroe in me.

I don't believe there is any justifiable reason for killing any animal unless perhaps if it's killing you! That would be negotiable.

On every page, confidence fights with self-doubt. Every sentence is an act of faith. Why would anybody want to do it?

You cannot parcel out freedom in pieces because freedom is all or nothing.

The alliance should agree... to an effective NATO role against the new threats presented by international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

Freedom of the press, freedom of the news media, must be subordinated to the overriding needs of the integrity of Singapore, and to the primacy of purpose of an elected government.

The purpose of our lives is to give birth to the best which is within us.

They sat it "Rains Blood" at scenes of battle... you truly...make blood rain

When I look back over my novels what I find is that when I think I'm finished with a theme, I'm generally not. And usually themes will recur from novel to novel in odd, new guises.

I like the man, who faces what he must, with steps triumphant and a heart of cheer; who fights the daily battle without fear.

Playing music is such a great way to bring people together.

Don't bother me while I'm eating, or when I'm coming out of the crackhouse or something. Just let me get going.