I love sushi. But after too much of it, it just starts to taste like a dead animal that hasn't been cooked.

My darlings, if I can't write dark, epic music, I can't live!

I'm not ashamed of my spiritual beliefs, but I in no way incorporate them into this band.

I think it's important to realize that we're all just human. I mean, nobody is supernatural.

I write by myself initially. That's the way I've always written, just working on pure thought by myself. Then I bring it to the table with whoever I'm collaborating with.

Evanescence fans aren't the popular kids in school. They aren't the cheerleaders. It's the art kids and the nerds and the kids who grow up to be the most interesting creative people.

There's nothing sexy about skin and bone. You gotta have some junk in the trunk.