I used to kind of blame someone for not being able to get through that - I'm talking about the addiction part - but I've had a few experiences recently where you don't blame the person anymore.

Though some may think there should be a separation between art/music and politics, it should be reinforced that art can be a form of nonviolent protest.

It's saying, just stop, and be together. Don't talk now, just breathe and feel each other's presence.

The one thing about going from the audience to the stage in just three years is that you know how it feels to be down there.

After the Ramones, it was more about new wave for me than punk.

You have to be able to grow and move with the organism that is the music industry. You need to maintain flexibility. Ownership of your own stuff is key and then you're able to dictate on a present-terms basis what would be the most effective way to protect yourself and what you've created. You also don't want to lock yourself into a situation where a major label owns part of your touring and merchandise.

I'd like people to be educated on the voting machines, making sure that our democracy isn't being hijacked by computer technology. There's no reason there can't be a paper trail on those machines.