That type of autograph, pictures and apparel thievery was not part of what I grew up with. I loved the artists and their music. I would be thrilled to meet them, but the thought of getting a scribble or stealing an article of clothing never occurred or appealed to me.

We've been polarizing for different reasons. For one thing, my voice is very polarizing. It sits in this place that either appeals to people or really puts people off. I can understand that.

Historically speaking, the books I usually connect with the most are written in first-person narrative.

I'm an extremist, I have to deal with my own extreme personality, and I walk the fine line of wanting to die and wanting to be the ruler of it all.

The people who send us fan mail written in blood say the nicest things, so it doesn't freak us out too much.

I grew up watching MTV, so it's very surreal to me to think that there might be someone out there watching MTV, looking at us the way I used to look at Davis Madonna and Duran Duran videos.

I have always been fascinated by Indian history and architecture.

Once an object has been incorporated in a picture it accepts a new destiny.

There hasn't been any art yet. Art is just beginning.

There has been a change in attitude, though.

I have been drawn to stories that are attempting to turn suffering into beauty.

I'm a romantic. The impressionists have always been my favorites. I like prettiness - beauty, or what I perceive as beauty.