Tom Cochrane

Very often out of adversity that's when the best work comes.

Do Tasmanian devils really exist?

As a songwriter, if you can touch people and make them feel a little less alone in the world, then you've done your job.

I don't get mad too much.

I make a living doing what I love doing, and it's what brings me joy.

I think if you're a good songwriter, that's what you are first - not a star or celebrity.

We always thought we had to follow a certain theme but I don't agree with that anymore. I think the fans deserve a wider variety of music.

Music is one of those things that make us feel a little less alone in the world.

I believe a lot of disease comes from anxiety, loneliness.

I didn't really care about sales figures. I just wanted to get things off my chest.

Australia and Canada were settled by adventurers, they had to break new ground. I think that is indelibly etched on our cultural spirit.

I even got letters form kids in hospitals saying the music is what keeps them going, and that really touched my heart.

Tragedy in life normally comes with betrayal and compromise, and trading on your integrity and not having dignity in life. That's really where failure comes.