With the help of modern technology, I can compose intricate keyboard parts and then I have to go back and learn them in order to perform them properly.

My studio is designed for atmosphere. I have a really cozy, comfortable room that has a great, huge glass door that views my backyard.

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.

Invisible airwaves crackle with life Bright antennae bristle with the energy Emotional feedback on a timeless wavelength Bearing a gift beyond price, almost free

Music is all about wanting to be better at it.

And the meek shall inherit the earth.

I'm a big believer of daylight in the studio.

I guess, we were people who just dedicated to trying to get better.

I like to practice on the bass, but I don't do it as often as I should.

I have always felt I was more accurately a Hard Rock musician.

I worry about my voice 24/7 when I'm on tour. It's like a pitcher and his arm. It's constantly the thing that my whole life revolves around.

Shine your soul with the same egoless humility as the rainbow and no matter where you go in this world or the next, love will find you, attend you, and bless you.

Those who do not think that employment is systemic slavery are either blind or employed.

While all Alawites fear vengeance against their entire community should Assad fall, there are varying degrees of loyalty to the Assads.

Adolescents are still children in that they can't yet tell the difference between make believe and fiction.

In this universe the top end is light and the bottom end is real hard stuff.

Be kind to thy sister. Not many may know the depths of true sisterly love.

We tend to have tremendous faith in the power of our disasters and far too little faith in the power of miracles.

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo.

Thou whoreson zed! thou unnecessary letter!

My beautiful wife is dead. She meant everything to me. Her laughter, her tears and her joy will remain with me the rest of my life.