I'm very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. It's the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an exchange.

Being a celebrity has taught me to hide, but being an actor has opened my soul.

We all know that art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth.

Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.

Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.

Music can change the world because it can change people.

What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.

I can't listen to that much Wagner. I start getting the urge to conquer Poland.

We're not trying to change the world; just music.

The music industry can make you feel like a prostitute.

I think another thing is that we don't really want exclusivity. We accept that it is in the artist's interest to be on sale in every place where they sell music.

The true art of memory is the art of attention.

A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do.

I accept chaos, I'm not sure whether it accepts me.

Play it fuckin' loud!

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.

And, in the end The love you take is equal to the love you make.

Comedy is the blues for people who can?t sing.

Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?

Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.

I love rock-n-roll. I think it's an exciting art form. It's revolutionary. Still revolutionary and it changed people. It changed their hearts. But yeah, even rock-n-roll has a lot of rubbish, really bad music.