One of the things I've always loved about anime is that, even though it comes from Japan, it's so international - so much of the big anime I love takes place in Italy or France or New York.

Making every record is a process full of tough times.

I'm a huge fan of the Bay Area so I always love coming to San Francisco.

If kids and teenagers can get into a band, its probably not because they think its brainy.

There aren't that many people walking about who are a total class stereotype.

As an artist you have the luxury of maybe presenting an issue in a certain way, as opposed to actually solving it.

I still to this day get the most inspiration from rap lyrics.