I used to surf up in Ventura County at Silver Strand; plus, I've played up there many times.

I used to be a mean maniac. Someone once threw a firecracker at a show and I jumped off the side of the stage and whacked 'em on the side of the head.

Quicksilver is used for many purposes; without it, neither silver nor brass can be properly gilt.

I know what hard times are like. I didn't grow up with a silver spoon in my mouth. I've had struggles.

I actually first picked up an ukulele before I picked up a guitar.

My uncle gave me a trumpet, but I loved the Louis Armstrong sound and the Harry James sound and I played by ear and I played always soulful or very direct from the gut.