Sometimes you've got to draw a line between having all the options and being a slave to the things, using them every time you play the guitar. I'm trying to keep a real inconsistency to the pedals so that it is something new every time.

Records don't have to be perfect.

Guitar solos, to me, should be a really articulate way to make fun of guitar solos.

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.

You got to risk something to be able to give something, you know?

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

I think music is a selfish masturbatory event - for the listener, the maker, the candlestick...maker.