I don't know what happens when you die. I've never been dead. I'm just interested.

There’s nothing more emotional than looking out at an audience and knowing they’re there because they understand.

Initially I started writing because I felt like I didn't fit in. I just moved to a new school and I felt quite lonely. I think that's where it all started for me.

I got a bit bored of just me and my guitar.

Happiness, to me, was no different than Mom's paprikalaced domino bars: something that looked sweet until you took a bite, and then made you want to vomit.

As often as we do good, we offer sacrifices to God.

You shouldn't let other people get your kicks for you.

Sexual appetite, like any other appetite, grows by indulgence

The world is a sacred vessel. It should not be meddled with. It should not be owned. If you try to meddle with it you will ruin it. If you try to own it you will lose it

I have stood your meanness as long as I intend to. You have played the part of a damn scoundrel, and if you were any part of a man I would slap your jaws and force you to resent it.

The problem with getting older is you still remember how things used to be.

I love being able to help and encourage my friends and I try to inspire them as they do me.

My first instinct is to push you until you break just to see how hard I have to press.