"I'm a man of my word. If I say I'm going to do something, I do it."

"The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything."

"The record business is a racket. It's a bunch of shysters."

"If you don't know the guy on the other side of the world, say hi to him anyway. He might be a good guy."

"I'm a storyteller. I tell stories with my songs."