Writing is all about self-editing; it's all about being present being aware of what's happening

All your travelling is together, you eat together, you're on stage as a band together, when you get to the sound-check the band and the crew are all together.

Classical, Romantic, and Baroque music, that's what I really like.

When you're on tour you definitely don't want lots of arguments. It's very important that everybody gets on because you're in close proximity a great deal of the time.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

Right from day one, you know when you've written a good song.

Inspiration doesn't really work like that - you're not looking out for it. Inspiration is something that tends to capture you rather than you capture it.

It's a very organic process, and it has a specific order to it. I love to write, and once you've written, then you arrange. After the arrangement, you record it, and then you tour it.

This band - because this is myself on electric and acoustic guitars - we've done three tours together now and I really, really like it which is why I did the DVD as well.

My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs.

Whichever age you are, that's the best age. I'm a very "now" person.

By simply and profoundly giving love to yourself everyday in every way you are saying to the Universe you are worthy of attaining any dream, vision or goal. Feel worthy of it.

Atheism tells him what he isn’t, and like all of us he yearns to know what he is.

What excites you? What do you do well? What can you do better? In short what does success mean to you?

action speaks louder than word but if someone judged you by your picture that means they are STUPID not to understand art and missed the meaning of "for art sakes

I am drawn to roles that are strong, intelligent, and a little edgy.

The cauliflower soup sounds so good. And the broccoli-melt sandwich. I've never heard of such a thing.

The most dangerous physicians are those born actors who imitate born physicians with a perfectly deceptive guile.

Writing is easy. Just sit down and open a vein.

Real magic is not about gaining power over others: it is about gaining power over yourself.

He who is conceived in a cage, yearns for the cage.