Peter Baltes was the best bassist I ever played with.

If I never sang on a record again I can still look at my walls. They are covered floor to ceiling with gold and platinum records from all over the world.

Drugs, alcohol and ego. They are a bad mix.

I am not in competition with my peers; I am in competition with myself.

Honest, I listen to classical mostly. It keeps my mind fresh to write rock songs.

For there below ground sits the Dark God, strong to call men to judgment; he sees all, and writes it in his memory.

...what good would it do to shutter your windows, never dream of rainbows or find hope in promises? Why choose to walk away rather than hold your ground and fight for love?

I don't have any interest whatsoever in getting back out there and bashing Hillary Clinton.

Without curiosity a writer is dead.

Italy is the home of art and swindling; home of religion and moral rottenness

We can see a man smiling without legs or without hands, but we can't see a man smiling without hope!

You're never too old to be crazy.

Nobody wants any country to have nuclear weapons.

Within every adversity is an equal and opposite benefit.

Be funny whenever possible, even if some people don't get it.