I always believed it would happen and stuck to my guns.

That's what I love from metal, and that's what I love from hip-hop. That's what I love from any music that's hard, that's got an edge to it-The attitude in it.

I've never done songs with people just for the sake of the great combination. I've always done songs with friends.

I'm a bit of an insomniac. I'm always thinking. I've got a lot of ideas for lyrics and shows. I have a notepad by the side of the bed and voice recorders around the house.

I love to be pushed so I can prove myself, because once again, I will.

I've got my own studio, so I sit in my studio writing and if I get a great take, that's the take.

I bought a book of Mark Twain quotes. That's about my speed. I'll read a couple quotes and put it down.