I knew at quite a young age that I had an issue with drinking.

When people meet me I think they're surprised to find out I'm not always angst-ridden.

I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different.

I lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode.

I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it.

Anything that I write comes from the soul.

I don't think I've ever tried to be anything other than a weirdo.

I'm not advocating violence but I think somebody should shoot Simon Cowell.

It creates a conflict of interest - what songs would I use for me, and what would I use for the band.

I do a cover of a Velvet Underground song, and they were one of the most important bands, for me.

When I write love songs, people think they're really soppy - but I see love as a consolation for the boredom of life.

Things which are accidentally the causes either of hope or fear are called good or evil omens.

She was a truth that had filled his every moment.

The clearer you are about the consequences of your actions and the more intensely you desire to enjoy the consequences that your behaviors may lead to, the more motivated you will be.

It's not my goal to be a leader or spokesperson, or anything like that.

There either is a god or there is not; there is a 'design' or not.

I work hard, I work late, I have nothing on my conscience. When I go to bed, I sleep.

While we cannot guarantee that we shall one day be first, we can guarantee that any failure to make this effort will make us last.

It is not beauty that endears, it's love that makes us see beauty.

To ask me is in vain; For who goes up your winding stair Can ne'er come down again.

I think it would be absolutely reckless and irresponsible for anyone to try and break up Microsoft.