There's very little greatness in this world, but in the crucible of quality there's a special corner reserved for Van Halen.

People say they want shorter, but really want something that rivets them. They've got endless time for great.

When done right, music should breathe, be alive. It's not about getting it perfect, it's about capturing lightning in a bottle.

It's a privilege to play music fora living. Even more, it's a privilege to have an audience. Respect that.

Opportunities are abundant, but most people are afraid to do the work

Inspiration comes from displacement. Get out of your comfort zone, the rewards are legion.

Forget about acquiring new people. If you service your audience they will get you new fans.

If you're not a successful artist it's your fault.

You think everybody's paying attention to what you're doing. No, they're paying attention to what's interesting to them.

You can't fight hearts and minds with money.

Artists are tuning forks. Their goal is to create resonance in the audience.

A story that is more interesting than any novel written by Nicolas Spark

Take one more step because it might be the last one needed.

The age of a woman doesn't mean a thing. The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.

to be nobody but yourself- in a world which is doing its best night and day to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight and never stop fighting.

We are very focused this time and our preparation has been better. We maybe made one or two mistakes last time, but not this time.

I can't bare you when you're not amusing.

You’re nothing but a pack of neurons.

And last, it may be worthwhile trying to hang something beyond the partial wall because some of the pictures do very well in a confined space.

Be wary of the horse with a sense of humor.

And the moral of the story is I'm Thom Yorke.