I live my life through the prism of capitalism and physiological limits and eventualities. In all of that, there is no spirituality required. No God and karma is needed for the numbers. I live my life by the numbers. Not only am I an American, I am an Americanist.

I can deal with people who watch me on stage but I am not good in communicating with people any other way than through my work.

Questioning anything and everything, to me, is punk rock.

I guess I am famous in a way. I would rather consider it recognizable - I think that is more logical. I don't feel famous.

The Ninja, as you know, operates by stealth. And so, case in point: I put out records... no one hears them! I make videos... (whispers) no one sees! I go on tour.... (whispers) no one knows! NINJA! I was never here!

I think there will always be great new music and bands. As long as there's people around, there's going to be great music. I think there's bands like Wolf Eyes, Q & Not U, the Evens and many others that are doing great stuff. The music that doesn't please you, you just don't listen. No one makes me listen to Nickelback, so long may they wave.

Everyone who knows me knows that I'm a hopeless romantic who listens to love ballads and doo-wop songs all the time.