You can't run away from your identity. Even if I went to another band, I'd still be Lips from the band Anvil. I've spent my entire life trying to be that, that's what I am. There's nowhere to run.

The radio has nothing to do with metal's existence or non-existence. It's for trend only.

We have everything we need to be happy, but we aren't happy. Something's missing.

Courage is your natural setting. You do not need to become courageous, but rather peel back the layers of self-protective, limiting beliefs that keep you small.

Who says I am not under the special protection of God?

You know what I wish? I wish all the scum of the Earth had one throat and I had my hands about it.

A dangerous quality, if real; and a not less dangerous one, if feigned.

I love the idea that people are listening to "Tales" during all types of activities. Knitting in their favorite chair, rock climbing, sky diving, driving at night.

I use my awards as doorsteps. Others are in the office or in little cubbyholes in our library – they go between the books, because they actually look like arty pieces

Happiness is a strange word. So conclusive. Happiness is a thing that happens for a moment.

Players' attention spans get less and less as they progress.

Each victory gained over oneself means new strength to gain more victories.