I am a closet toy freak. I started chasing after some things as far as Star Wars toys - some very rare stuff.

I've heard from writers and musicians and fans that they think I'm underrated.

I'm thankful for serendipitous moments in my life, where things could've gone the other way.

Puberty hit me very hard, and I basically had no use for school once I discovered the guitar.

I think good art does come from a dark place.

My first crush was Hayley Mills when I was a little kid in England. I used to kiss her picture goodnight.

Once I discovered music, I knew what I wanted to do.

If the timing's right and the gods are with you, something special happens.

I don't think anyone ever feels acknowledged enough.

As I've gotten older, I realize how important my fans are and that I'm here because of them and not the other way around.

If you want something you just have to see it and believe in it and not take no for an answer.

I don't mind foreigners. God save the queen!" he squeaked and ran.

Never focus on the end. Only focus on your first step.

The earth has received the embrace of the sun and we shall see the results of that love.

Beauty is whatever gives joy.

whenever I read a passage that moves me, I transcribe it in my diary, hoping my fingers might learn what excellence feels like.

As far as a defining moment, that was a hugely successful and very busy time for me. 1975, 1976, 1977 - that whole time frame.

The artistic temperament is a disease that afflicts amateurs. It is a disease which arises from men no having sufficient power of expression to utter and get rid of the element of art in their being.

Tell the truth as soon as you know it.

Decreasing economic growth and increasing inequality leads to increased uncertainty.

If you can't stand the heat in the dressing-room, get out of the kitchen