Anytime you see a bit where some stranger does something to me, it's me.
It had a huge impact on me, ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ – and I was very proud when I found out that Kurt Cobain was a fan of mine. I thought he was awesome.
I think if a man can create something like an atom bomb, he can surely create something with his own mind.
The Jesus freaks were the worst. While the ‘Suicide Solution’ case was going through the courts they followed me around everywhere. They would picket my shows with signs that read, ‘The Anti-Christ Is Here’. And they’d always be chanting: ‘Put Satan behind you! Put Jesus in front of you!’ One time, I made my own sign – a smiley face with the words ‘Have a Nice Day’ – and went out and joined them. They didn’t even notice. Then, just as the gig was about to start, I put down the sign, said, ‘See ya, guys,’ and went back to my dressing room.
I am a raging alcoholic, but I don't want my kids to do the same.
The power of people, when they focus on something positive, never fails to amaze me.
I got rabies shots for biting the head off a bat but that's OK - the bat had to get Ozzy shots.
Few friendships could survive the moodiness of love affairs.
If I were an antiquarian, I would have eyes only for old stuff, but I am a historian. Therefore, I love life.
There is no history worthy attention save that of free nations; the history of nations under the sway of despotism is no more than a collection of anecdotes.
We have many responsibilities, and one cannot expect the full blessings of a kind Providence if he neglects any major duty. A man has duties to his church, his home, his country, and his profession or job.