The [2012 covers album] 2120 [South Michigan Ave.] was different. We covered a lot of classics there. But most of the time when we did it I always prided myself on digging up obscure songs that no one knew of.

Every time you go in and make a record it is like a calling card, not so people can come and hear you live or are interested in your catalog.

You can't rely on luck. I've had some stages in my career where I've said we're going to wing it, and we've always ended up in trouble.

Pain I keep to myself; my music is for entertainment purposes and I always have that in mind.

Rock and roll never sleeps. It just passes out.

Anything that's new wave is new. As far as punk rock goes, I've never really been exposed to any.

I make a rich woman beg, I'll make a good woman steal. I'll make an old woman blush, and make a young woman squeal.