There are three books my daughter felt were the most important influences in her life: the Bible her mother's cookbook and her father's checkbook.

Cereal eating is almost a marker for a healthy lifestyle. It sets you up for the day, so you don't overeat.

My parents tried to shield me from how famous they were when I was growing up on Long Island. I had no idea.

Any song I don't feel good about, I shelve. Anything you ever hear me sing, it's because I want to.

I'd heard about Texas football and how much of a religion it is, but to go to Odessa and experience it first-hand is something different than just hearing about it.

My philosophy is always, "Let's get the spirit of the character." If people believe in it and the spirit of it, then it will work.

I won't tell you how many hours a day I work because you wouldn't believe it. But don't worry; I am in bed at 11 p.m., sleep well and get up early, without an alarm clock.

All I wanted was to get some nice pictures of trains at night.

There is no necessity to separate the monarch from the mob; all authority is equally bad.

I think having an animal in your life makes you a better human.

If you have passion for what you want to do and that's what you want to do, you've just got to bust your balls and go for it if you want to play music.