The only means by which one could attain complete happiness is to avoid living in constant expectation of it. It's the expectation that causes our unhappiness and consequent bitterness about life

I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.

Obviously death is a theme I'm fascinated by.

In academic circles, especially, I was criticized for lacking morals, values, and ethics. I'm feeding that angry feminist reading of my work.

When Van Halen started out, there was no path to fame. We just played what we liked. Even today it always comes down to the simplicity of rock and roll.

Once I got to the age where I was like, "I could just do it by myself," they was like, "Go do it."

Mirrors should reflect a little before throwing back images.

I feel like money makes you more of who you already are.

I have somewhat [Taylor's or Gallagher's guitars], but I like the power of the Martins.

Personally, I have already turned down the Downing St thermostat by 1 degree

No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.