They're caught where there's no way out or where you can't see out. What are you going to do about it? I don't have the answer. If I did there would be no insane asylums.

He and co-founder of The Cars Benjamin Orr were known to be close friends. One track "Rockaway" enjoyed a brief stay on the charts but his solo albums have seen disappointing sales especially compared to his success with the Cars. In other media
Ocasek wrote a book of poetry 1993's Negative Theatre.

He is married to model Pavlína Pořízková. After graduating from Maple Heights High School in Maple Heights Ohio Ocasek then attended Bowling Green State University near Toledo Ohio. Otcasek; March 23 1949) is an American musician and music producer.