It's probably listening to country music that got me to start playing a lot cleaner, not as distorted.

I never envisioned what I was doing as part of a career.

When I got sober and started working out, I fell into that trap of working out too much. I know a lot of guys can relate to that - if you don't get that runner's high every day, you feel like, 'Oh my God, I'm losing it.'

I love to listen to the music that first inspired me - I get that fresh feeling back.

Describing certain sounds, there's a common language that guitar players have.

I think people have to be more aware of what the repercussions are of their actions.

My chosen instrument is guitar and, fortunately, I'm able to muddle through that. I can play guitar to the point where I can express myself artistically.