“Don’t get me wrong – he’s [Don Dokken] talented – talented at using other people’s talents and being manipulative, deceitful, and acting with absolutely no conscience.””

“As long as you’re having fun, that’s the key. The moment it becomes a grind, it’s over.”

“It’s better for me to play with guys because Rock ‘n’ Roll has such an aggressive attitude.”

“I’m turned off by the groupie thing. I’m a romantic; I like finding the right woman, and if it works, it works.”

“For me, the visuals/videos were always the initial focus, and out of the visual concept came the music. “Mickey” was born out of me wanting to do a music video of cheerleaders.”

“It’s like people call me a rock star or this or that. And I go, don’t call me that. I don’t think of myself in those terms. If you have to call me anything, call me a chameleon.”

“I think there’s nothing better than seeing a three-chord straight up rock ‘n’ roll band in your face with sweaty music and three minute good songs.”

“I still can’t believe I danced with Gene Kelly. How lucky am I that I’ve been in movies where I’ve danced with two of the greatest dancers of all time – with Gene Kelly and John Travolta.”