In fact, no one has ever really wanted to go on a date with me.

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.

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.

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.

What does our commitment to nonviolence mean as citizens of one of the most powerful and oppressive nations in recorded history?

I confess it is beyond our power to awaken the heart, but ordinarily this way does good.

I have nothing against turkey. We eat turkey for Thanksgiving in my house.

If there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.

There was a time when fast playing and fretboard pyrotechnics on the bass were important to me and when I am recording a bass track, that is still very important to me.

Depression is pain in its purest form.

I absolutely believe in Heaven and Hell. They're just like what the Bible says they are.

The marathon is an art; the marathoner is an artist.

On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Elvis eleven.

A young man is so strong, so mad, so certain, and so lost. He has everything and he is able to use nothing.