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

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.

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.

The best way to make the most serious point in the world is to be as unserious as possible.

Childish certainty that nothing could get him while under the covers wasn't much comfort, but it was a start.

The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.

Cortissoz was art critic of the New York Herald Tribune.

Building a product is easy. But building the company that builds the product is hard.

Once imbued with the idea of a mission, a great nation easily assumes that it has the means as well as the duty to do God's work.

A true friend to me is someone who will be there when the chips are down.

I like radio better than television because if you make a mistake on radio, they don't know. You can make up anything on the radio.

My days, if they start in the morning with a cuddle from my son, are just so much more glorious than they were prior to that.

Gloom and despondency have never defeated adversity. Trying times need courage and resilience. Our strength as a people is not tested during the best of times.

I often conduct interviews in my truck.