I was always told I was ugly. I still think I am ugly. I know I've got an odd face and you can't tell me otherwise.

Strangely, I feel that I become increasingly reclusive in my normal life and more open and candid in my music.

I make mistakes. I say stupid things. I do idiotic things. And, quite frankly, I'm proud of them. Why not make mistakes?

I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage.

Sometimes I dress like what I want for lunch, because all I can think about is having a tuna sandwich.

I was brought up in many different cultures, moving around all the time, and I find my identity in my songs. I project the identity I want to have throughout the songs that I write.

When you're not part of a club, you have to find another way of surviving.

I have opinions on everything. I'm a stubborn old mule. The biggest problem is keeping my mouth shut.

The stage is my territory, my boxing ring. That's where I'm free.

I say I have a midlife crisis every time I start and finish a record.

You can only get over your fears if you attack them head on.

'Metals' has partly been about me regaining my self respect and I feel like I'm growing the muscles I want to grow again.

The universe bends to a still mind, peace be still.

Don't try to fix me, I'm not broken.

When you win, shoot-outs are a lot of fun. They're not as fun when you lose.

The only statement I care to make about the Protocols is that they fit in with what is going on.

I deal with more practical issues of the Bible.

In hospitals there is no time off for good behavior.

I arrived in the middle of a press conference - as boring a thing to sit through if you don't know the language as it is if you do.

Fear paints pictures of ghosts and hangs them in the gallery of ignorance.

I am not going to become crazy in the ring, because I am already crazy. And I am not going to die in the ring. I am going to die in bed as an old man.