A vice is merely a pleasure to which somebody has objected.
A lot of people are willing to pray or to put in work, but they're not willing to take true risks.
Risk means everything from being honest about your faith, to moving, to quitting a job that's paying you a fortune but it's not what's in your heart. Risking things is one of the biggest fears we have.
I call it the Etch A Sketch life. Every few years, you should shake that thing up.
The world is full of people who have dreams of playing at Carnegie Hall, of running a marathon, and of owning their own business. The difference between the people who make it across the finish line and everyone else is one simple thing: an action plan.
I was 23 years old. It was a wild time. I was covering everything that blew up - blackouts, Studio 54, son of Sam killer, and all of that stuff.
After playing so many songs in churches for eight or nine years, I've learned what songs people react to. Then I just had fun with the arrangements. That's how this album came together.
Once upon a time I owned a watermelon.
There's nothing tough about playing Third. All a guy needs is a strong arm and a strong chest.
I like to put wings on my mythical creatures, because I've always wanted to be able to fly! That's a dream of mine.
Granted, not really a joke, but how often do you get a mic in your hand? You know? So. I am sorry but don't anybody trip on my soap box on the way out. Don't anybody trip over that. And the chip on my shoulder's a little heavy. I have back problems now.