"For whatever reason, not all people are born with the particular gift of being able to express ourselves through music. And, believe me, it is a gift."

"Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music."

"I can't think of one person I've ever met who didn't like some type of music."

"I'm a history nut."

"Patience can't be acquired overnight. It is just like building up a muscle. Every day you need to work on it."

"In this business, until you're known as a monster you're not a star."

"As a player, I was fortunate to work with coaching and medical staffs that underscored the importance of utilizing injury prevention exercises, which contributed to my healthy and long playing career."

"There are a lot of unseen elements to having a successful singing career."