Never give in, never back down.

Rock and roll is about having a good time.

Please remember, that even in your darkest moments, you still have the choice to focus your energy on the positive and create a better life.

I noticed the different kids were always put down by other people and it would cause them to become almost violent with themselves. It's not really necessary; there's a way to find strength in yourself, and for me it was writing. That was sort of my release and my escape, so the term 'Knives and Pens' to me was like a choice. You can either create, or become violent, and maybe go down a dark road.

Be who you want to be and not care about what others think.

It's a dangerous game to write a song for a person you don't know. It feels disingenuous.

Without someone telling you what you are doing is wrong, you can't say what you are doing is right.