It always felt like I had to be a realist.

The fact that I fell into this seemed more like a stroke of good fortune than hard work. Not to say that I didn't work hard, but it wasn't like, "I'm going to be a musician."

I don't place too much importance on words. It's always the last thing I do because I'm definitely more interested in mood.

Since I didn't spend a great amount of time on writing the lyrics, some people would argue that they're too vague or simplistic, but I think it's kind of good. I wouldn't say they're all stream of consciousness, but they're not necessarily overwrought.

I like Ministry, but I'm probably never going to make a song that sounds like Ministry.

If I had to go into a battle and I needed someone loyal and courageous to cover my blindside, I know damn well Woody would be my man. I know, too, that God hasn't created a more generous, compassionate, or more understanding man than Woody Hayes.

I was just working on music and reading. It was relaxing. I would just stay up so late for no reason because I was bored.