People can say what they want but it doesn't stop me from doing what I'm crazy about doing.

Your uniqueness is your strength. Remember that. Don't mold yourself to others or to what others think. You're an individual. You're special.

Never give up. There is always hope, there is always life. You've just gotta open your heart to it. Live in love.

If I'm not writing songs about things I've actually been through, it ruins the idea of making music to me.

When I think of nu-metal, I think of Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot and even Chevelle - those types of bands.

I don't know why people have to categorize things in music under music. It's music and it's music and it's music. When you start putting genres on things, I think it's completely ridiculous, and I hate that.

If you have enough strength to help yourself, you have enough strength to help those in need. Never pass up an opportunity.