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.

If all we ever sang about was how happy we are, we would be lying to ourselves. People try to escape their problems by getting drunk, partying and dancing them away. What really heals me is to sit down and think, face the facts, then you can get over it and be happy

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

That's where I spent of lot of my high-school years -- in the closet. It wasn't too cramped, but you do get really hot.

I wanted to be a veterinarian until I saw a video of a vet performing surgery on a dog. Then I decided I wanted to be a pianist.

We've never been a religious band, but the media wants us to be.

I love folk; that's a big part of my background.