"Somewhere between the intellectual idea of why we're attracted to certain things and the pragmatic reality is some form of ever-evolving truth."

"We've turned into a whining society."

"Most of my arguments with musicians through the years have had more to do with their attitude about music, or their attitude about their own lives, or their personal responsibility. Music has never really been the big centerpiece of the fight."

"You know Americans are obsessed with life and death and rebirth, that's the American Cycle. You know, awakening, tragic, horrible death and then Phoenix rising from the ashes. That's the American story, again and again."

"Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason."

"The darkest nights often reveal that a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure."

"When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love."