As a kid, image played a huge part. I'm sure most kids find the image of the guitarist exciting.

My day job finds me in a double-bind often, and it's an ideal position for anyone interested in becoming highly reactive.

From the time I wake up until the time I go to bed, music is unfortunately on my mind, on my stereo, or I'm making it or talking about it.

I like to allow accidents to happen, not to force them, and yet not let myself feel miserable if they do happen, because they are so often the best things.

I'm often a firm believer in "the simpler the better" approach and it's evident in my guitar setup.

I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl.

Listen. Pay attention. Treasure every moment.

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

When you can look at failure and say, 'What is the worst case scenario, ' it's not as bad as it seems.

Your whole life is on the other side of the glass. And there is nobody watching.

Your stupidity is appalling!" "Most stupidity is!

There are moments, above all on June evenings, when the lakes that hold our moons are sucked into the earth, and nothing is left but wine and the touch of a hand.

I'm not a drunk anymore, but since they cut out my tongue, I sound drunk.

Taste cannot be controlled by law. We must resist at all costs any attempt to regulate our individual freedoms and to legislate our personal moralities.

Execution Excellence! (Show up on time! Leave last!)