'In Utero' was the first time I'd made an album that reached into the dark side. I remember the conflict and the uncertainty. I remember all those things when I hear 'Pennyroyal Tea.'

Always have the highest bar for yourself.

I was ready to quit music. It felt to me like music equalled death.

And later, if I ever felt that I was getting swept away by the craziness of being in a band, well, I'd go back to Virginia.

A lot of people from my generation of music are so focused on playing things correctly or to perfection that they're stuck in that safe place.

I can understand how some people might resent me for having the audacity to continue playing music, but it'd take a lot more than that to stop me from doing it. I started Foo Fighters because I didn't want to retreat.

It's terrifying to play your favorite band's song in front of your favorite band.