I was brought up in many different cultures, moving around all the time, and I find my identity in my songs. I project the identity I want to have throughout the songs that I write.

Strangely, I feel that I become increasingly reclusive in my normal life and more open and candid in my music.

I make mistakes. I say stupid things. I do idiotic things. And, quite frankly, I'm proud of them. Why not make mistakes?

I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage.

Sometimes I dress like what I want for lunch, because all I can think about is having a tuna sandwich.

When you're not part of a club, you have to find another way of surviving.

I have opinions on everything. I'm a stubborn old mule. The biggest problem is keeping my mouth shut.

The stage is my territory, my boxing ring. That's where I'm free.

I say I have a midlife crisis every time I start and finish a record.

You can only get over your fears if you attack them head on.

The best way to make the most serious point in the world is to be as unserious as possible.

Darkness does not leave up as easily as we would hope.

Luck is sometimes merciful. The Game never is.

Strength is a matter of the made-up mind.

I've been a big music guy for a long time and a lot of my books have music in them so I like music analogies.

For the love that is purest and sweetest Has a kiss of desire on the lips.

I still think people will find out that I’m really not very talented. I’m really not very good. It’s all been a big sham.

I told my cellmates about the oppression of the whites and apartheid. I helped organize hunger strikes and the like in my prison.

A boxer is like a lion, the greatest predator on land, but you throw him in the shark tank and he's just another meal.

Like everyone on the set has to take [herpes medication] Valtrex. We hand it out like M&Ms. Hey kids, it's time for Valtrex!' It's like a herpes nest. They're all in there mixing it up.