Play before you get good, because by the time you get good, you're too old to play

I think it's a nice payback. There aren't many people that kind of give back to artists that were their inspiration. Most people think they're . . . they're very self bloated.

For me, punk is about real feelings. It's not about, 'Yeah, I am a punk and I'm angry.' That's a lot of crap. It's about loving the things that really matter: passion, heart and soul.

The Ramones own the fountain of youth. Experiencing us is like having the fountain of youth.

If your not in it you're out of it.

I enjoyed my life when I had nothing... and kinda like the idea of just being happy with me.

Lack of skill dictates economy of style.