The more information you have, the more human our heroes become and consequently the less mysterious and godlike. They need to be godlike.

I suspect the older you get the more invisible you become.

The more settled I've become, the more problematic my characters have become. There was a period when I wrote sensitive and gentle songs and these came at a time when life was at its most destructive. I think you write about what you need, on some level.

I love performing. I can get to be that person I always wanted to be - godlike.

An artist's duty is rather to stay open-minded and in a state where he can receive information and inspiration. You always have to be ready for that little artistic Epiphany.

A rock musician's career is short-lived. To extend it, you need to do other things to keep yourself fresh.