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I don't live for the accolades. I'm more so about the music. Making it, and putting it out. Those are the two best feelings.

I don't take anything for granted; awards and all that go with it are very nice, and it's nice to get a positive response, but for me, it's about the music. I don't make music to win awards. I make music for the people.

I've received many awards, but I'm most proud of the ones for my country's music.

The flattery is nice, but awards don't add up to writing quality songs.

I genuinely don't feel that anything that's been written or said about me has overshadowed my music, and that's the most important thing as far as I'm concerned.

Any accolades that anybody puts toward this band really makes me feel good, because I have devoted such a big part of my life to this band, making it what I want it to be.

The trouble with music appreciation in general is that people are taught to have too much respect for music they should be taught to love it instead.

There are moments when great music can be the greatest service and charity.

I feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Everything is in tune: the voice, the type of music, who I am and who people think I am.

It's very easy to be cynical about the hall of fame. But on the other hand, it's really a beautiful thing for someone like me. I dedicated my entire life to this music.