My frustration has always been that I'm a Christian, but I don't buy into, never have bought into, the belief that Jesus and God are these men who just dictate that this is how you have to live your life or you are going to burn in hell.

A lot of people do not like singer-songwriters, and a lot of people who like them do not like hard rock. It's either-or.

I grew up in a family full of yellers. People screaming and chaos goin' on, I feel right at home in it. I've really worked on myself with anger management. I try to save that for the stage.

Success to me is being able to do what I love, make a living at it and to support myself and the ones I love.

I like acting, but I like filmmaking better. I went to film school. I want to make films.

My favorite drive is Highway 101 in California between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. I love the 101; Highway 1 is too windy, and 5 is too boring - the 101 is just right. It's like the Mama Bear of scenic drives.

I have a pet peeve about bands that don't play their hits. I think it's kind of selfish.