In '98, I locked myself in my house, went out of my mind and wrote 25 songs. I rarely bathed during that period of writing, I sent out for food, I didn't really venture out of my house in three or four months. It was a hell of an experience.
Students of American glass must always keep in mind that the creations they collect are truly examples of our American culture... and thus have historical significance.
I don't put weight on fame, and having people around me just because I am famous makes me feel really bad about myself.