“But when Neil called, I have to say that my heart soared. And the reas...” — Alex Lifeson Quote

But when Neil called, I have to say that my heart soared. And the reason was, because it said so much about his recovery... that he was coming back to the world of the living.

The shock of any trauma, I think changes your life. It's more acute in the beginning and after a little time you settle back to what you were. However it leaves an indelible mark on your psyche.

The thing is, I don't take anything for granted anymore - my family, my music, you name it.

My parents got me a $25 Kent steel-string acoustic guitar when I was around 12. The following Christmas, my parents bought me a Conora electric guitar. It looked almost like a Gretsch. It cost $59, and my mom still has it.

I got Neil Walker now as my new second baseman. He's great. He looks comfortable there. He knows what he's doing. That's the second baseman you want to play with.

I lost to guys like Neil Magny. I lost to Tyron Woodley. I felt like maybe I'd like to have a rematch with those guys. But the feeling that I got after fighting Till, I've never wanted a rematch more than I want that. I would love to run that back.

I don't love being thought of as Neil's barnacle. It's a strange shadow to follow.

I love Neil Finn. I've loved everything he's done since Split Enz.

My uncle is Neil Sedaka.