Kurt Cobain

I have to admit I've found myself doing the same things that a lot of other rock stars do or are forced to do. Which is not being able to respond to mail, not being able to keep up on current music, and I'm pretty much locked away a lot. The outside world is pretty foreign to me.

I get a thrill meeting kids who are into alternative music.

I wanted to be in a punk band before I had even heard any punk music.

Rap music is the only vital form of music introduced since punk rock.

I was looking for something a lot heavier, yet melodic at the same time. Something different from heavy metal, a different attitude.

There's nothing better than having a baby. I've always loved children. I used to work summers at the YMCA and be in charge of, like, 30 preschool kids. I knew that when I had a child, I'd be overwhelmed, and it's true... I can't tell you how much my attitude has changed since we've got Frances. Holding my baby is the best drug in the world.

I didn't know how to deal with success. If there was a Rock Star 101, I would have liked to take it. It might have helped me.