Other bands gave us lip service, but when it came down to it they kind of backed off. That was a little disheartening. But I respect them. That's their business.

I have lived most my life with chronic inflammation and constant pain with immediate diarrhea.

My life would have been different without Paul Stanley or Ace Frehley. They would have to be the greatest on my list as an influence to my life at 11 years old.

Its extremely important to have a loyal fan base and be receptive to them.

I love playing with Jeff. That's something I never really say in the press, but he's my favorite bass player. I've played right next to him for 10 years.

There's Eddie's conviction and his lyrics and his ideals, and he can just rock straight out. His vocals are incredible. And we all are really competent musicians.

The average life spans of many bands are not that long, up to five years if they are lucky.

But KISS inspired me personally to pick up a guitar and go for it.

It's always push and pull with a record company.

I am constantly amazed at their support over the years.

I have to eat in a way that's good for me.

Why are there five syllables in the word “monosyllabic”?

Life isn't a science. We make it up as we go.

It wasn't my natural inclination to get into writing protest songs.

There is no ultimate objective reality within the ten thousand states of mind. Most people don't like to hear this. But there are ten thousand realities, and each is definitely unifying.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, Just like the ones I used to know, Where the tree tops glisten And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow.

We're all just memories of our future selves.

Give thanks for sorrow that teaches you pity; for pain that teaches you courage.

Rags will always make their appearance where they have a right to do it.

How soon would faith freeze without a cross!

It's unarguable to say that every one of us has been moved by the beauty of what I have called snapshots, but for photographers they are charms and proverbs, and like lightening or wild strawberries.