Anthony Kiedis

Now I can look back and say I actually like the upbringing I had and my father was very attentive and a great educator.

But then when he left, I realized that it was harder to write songs and feel spiritually connected to art and music as a band. When he came back I felt it again, instantaneously.

I think people that have fear that, 'Oh if I have a kid I won't be able to do this and I won't be able to do that.' It's kind of the opposite. It really gives you energy. It makes people better.

As a father now, I wouldn't do what my dad did, because it left me feeling emotionally unstable as a kid. But he didn't do the things he did out of selfishness or malice.

Also, we're all actually different blood types and we have one represented by each guy in the band.

Personally, I am stuck with one foot in the past and one foot in the present.

I never really thought in terms of the concept of being a rock star - being around people like that just seemed like normal day-in-the-life stuff to me. Those were just the surroundings I grew up in.

The road is not a problem.

I think I'm still figuring out how to be a little less selfish.

My father rebelled ferociously against his conservative upbringing where his father physically abused him.

The fact my relationship with my son is so good makes me forgiving of my father and also appreciative.

I discovered surfing, which I absolutely fell in love with. That feels good and kind of keeps your body aligned, so does the salt water.