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

It's good to listen to lots of different stuff, just whatever you like. The first two records I ever bought were Alice Cooper, Killer and Jethro Tull, Aqualung. That's two weird records to begin with, but I think they hold up well.

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

When people start copying your style, you know that something must be happening.

There was so much good and different music back then and you'd just keep moving through it and discovering more new stuff. I went through my Black Sabbath phase before I even started playing guitar.

People always complain about something. If you face yourself and stand up strong, you're OK. You can't go wrong.

Every breath I take becomes deeper, and I become more confident of myself without my crutches. The lies I've filled my body and soul with aren't needed anymore. They're not welcome. I choose to live, not just exist.