Any band on their first couple records is just trying to keep up with their inspiration.

I think I learned years ago when I went to Hawaii that you don't bring puka shells back. You've got to be careful of your vacation purchases.

Banks are kinda cool, you put some money in there. It should be kinda vaguely sexy, but it's not.

I like to write about things that are dark or twisted. Where the poetry seems to be is when you start in the dark and reach for the light - that's what makes it not depressing to me.

Records don't have to be perfect.

I'm not so much of a joiner.

Not everyone deserves to be a musician, you get lucky enough to be one.