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.

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

It’s okay to glance at the light of another. But when you stare to long, it will blind you from seeing your own.

The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our life.

If 'pro' is the opposite of 'con' what is the opposite of 'progress'?

The personification of the devil as the symbol of all evil assumes the living shape of the Jew.

I do adore food. If I have any vice it's eating. If I was told I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, I could put up with sausage and mash forever.

Life itself is just a thin coat of paint on the planet, and we hold the paintbrush.

An aphorism? Fire without flames. Understandable that no one tries to warm himself at it.

You flatter me shamelessly. I like it. Good.

Our task is not to penetrate the essence of things, the meaning of which we do not know anyway, but rather to develop concepts which allow us to talk in a productive way about phenomena in nature

Stand up and be strong! No fear. No superstition. Face the truth as it is!