"The only thing that really matters is the music. All the other shit is just window dressing."

"If you want to be a successful musician, you have to be willing to work hard."

"The whole thing about rock and roll is that it's supposed to be rebellious. But most of it isn't."

"I believe that if you want to get something done, you have to do it yourself."

"I'm not trying to be a political leader. I'm just trying to tell the truth."