Great Bono quote from "Bono: In Conversation with Michka Assayas", via Thunderstruck:

"Coolness might help in your negotiation with people through the world, maybe, but it is impossible to meet God with sunglasses on. It is impossible to meet God without abandon, without exposing yourself, being raw. That's the connection with great music and art, and that is why it's uncomfortable, that is why cool is the enemy of it, because that's the other reason you wanted to join a band: you wanted to do the cool thing. Trying to capture religious experiences on tape wasn't what you had in mind when you signed up for the job."

 I just ordered the book, and am looking forward to reading it. Also looking forward to seeing U2 live in Boston in 17 days!