Oh, I'm quite harmless in real life.

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.

Writing means being a fascinated slave to current events.

We all want results and we want them fast. But, when practicing meditation, impatience is a hindrance.

My advice: write down everything you eat. It's amazing what that "self honesty" can do for you. (Do you really want to have to confess that doughnut? I thought not.)

People in my industry [PR] would like people to believe we have ways to control social media. But that's one of the great swindles.

Feel the needs of others more than your own.

Imprisoned is he whose heart is imprisoned from Allâh. Captured is he who is captured by his desires.

Knowledge and devotion, to be true, have to stand the test of renunciation of the fruits of action.

The brave and capable women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have performed admirably.

Wellness is cheaper than illness. It costs us time and money when children get sick.

And diff'ring judgments serve but to declare that truth lies somewhere, if we knew but where.