My grandmother valued even the smallest of things.
If you grew up in my generation, you're going to be influenced by Run DMC, the Beastie Boys and also listen to Metallica - it wasn't segregated anymore.
As for music and my place in it, maybe things are changing a little bit. I know this: a good song is deeper than a tattoo. It'll remind you of the car you're driving and the girl you're going around with and the streets you're cruising. It's better than a photo album. A song is a tattoo that you never lose. 'Ice, Ice Baby,' man, you'll remember that when you're 90.
Act smarter than you are and always know where your exit is in case you get into too much trouble.
Show me who your friends are and I'll show you who you are. It works for me. Stay positive and good things happen.
I just kind of shoot the finger to the critics. I don't give sh - what a critic says. To me a critic is some loser who has no idea. . . someone with an opinion. We all have opinions.
What makes critics dictate what is cool and what is not. What gives them the pass to say that their opinion on music or movies or anything is what should be cool and what shouldn't. I don't think it should be up to one person.
Whatever their failings as a class may be, and however likely to lose their immortal souls, lawyers do not generally lose papers.
A precision of composition and figuration is what I'm working toward. I've always felt viewers should have an experience without having to ask what the hell is was about.
Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful.
For most of the wild things on earth, the future must depend on the conscience of mankind.