When you get in the pocket, there is a place where the music begins to play itself. When you can find that spot, it's the best feeling in the world.

I got a very good life. I sold plenty of records, I get recognized plenty, I can always have somebody call up and get me a fine table at a restaurant. What do you really need, ultimately?

Film is a lark to me - thank God I don't have to make a living from it.

Well, we were originally called Huey Lewis and the American Express. But on the eve of the release of our first record, our record label, Chrysalis Records was afraid that we'd be sued by American Express.