I made a lot of mistakes out of the ring, but I never made any in it.

The songs themselves sometimes have messages and people can read into them different ways, but I try to use concerts as a way to gather people and then have information there. I think that's important to find that balance, a way to be able to turn people on to things at the shows, but also just have it be an entertainment experience for people who just want to hear music and dance and don't want the extra stuff.

To be part of a community feels really good - to be among people who have similar feelings and want to share thoughts. It's a nice feeling.

The bitter attacks I faced were far worse than any fighter I ever faced in the ring. The caustic remarks, the threats to injure me, the shots at my character-fighting those were my toughest battle.

Some music, it's meant just to make you dance and be able to celebrate and get away from all that kind of thinking. And so, I think it is important if you think your music can do that - to keep doin' it.

Careful living and correct training methods aided me a great deal, but I would say straight punching was the foundation of all my success.

When I do these interviews, I get really nervous. And when I get nervous, it comes off as mellow for some reason.