I wanted to be a martial arts film star when I was a teenager.

When I got into music, I wanted to learn guitar just enough to be able to write songs. I wanted to be able to express myself.

I did exactly what I wanted to do. It was always my intention to put a band together and be a band and not be about the solo pop guy. That was never me. All of the musicians that made me do what I wanted to do were bands. I didn't see it any other way.

Some goals you just never really think about trying to achieve because they just seem so out of reach.

I think I definitely enjoy recording, but I think it's more fun to go out and perform live, because it's like instant gratification, you know? You feel the response immediately.

I just like music. If it's hookey and good, I dig it.

It doesn't matter how good you are as a band or how good your music may be; if the fans aren't supporting it and buying your music, it's hard to make it.