I associate times with certain music. It still is that for me. It's telling the story of our lives.

Any time somebody is into your band that's a good thing. And if they're in a really cool, really popular band, that's a better thing.

Most of my guitars have been instruments that look cool. I'm not picky. I never think, 'Oh, this neck isn't made of ebony,' or, 'These strings don't feel correct.' It doesn't matter too much.

We'd record a song that people liked and wanted to hear on the radio, and the radio wouldn't play it because it was too long. Or they wanted to edit it, which we wouldn't allow.

No secret that I enjoy motor sports and cars in particular, building cars, building custom cars. Part of that scene. I love the flow of the cars and I love the art part of them. I love the sleekness and the uniqueness of each car that you can dream up.

I love playing the melodic stuff. I love adding textures and colors.

If you're into what you're playing, that's the most important thing.