Often people think they know what they want, but what they really want is something that's genuine. So they'll be saying, "Do another one like that," but you liked that one because it's real. So as long as I keep it real and I do something that's real to me, you're going to feel it in the same way.
Benji MaddenStart enjoying the things you like about yourself, and if there are things you want to change, either get to work on it or get over it.
Benji MaddenThe whole time you're bouncing ideas off each other, you continue to try and push the songs as far as you can take them and make them the best that they can be.
Benji MaddenI didn't even write the lyrics down. I got in the booth, I put down a little guitar riff and the idea I had was it was going to be really simple, I just want it to be all about the lyrics and I just literally sang the lyrics.
Benji MaddenA lot of bands don't really like each other. I read an Interpol interview the other day, it was a really good interview because it was showing a different aspect of a band. They don't really like each other - they work together and they kinda exist together and that's how they like it. They're like, "we didn't get into this band looking for friends."
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