We never really set out to talk about California on the album ['California'], it was something that we noticed that was happening about three-quarters of the way through the recording process. We were looking at which songs we thought would make the record and we realised that there was this theme coming through. I think it's just a product of being in California for as long as I have.

I've learned some of the greatest life lessons from growing up in the skate and punk rock communities.

I don't want to spend a month and a half in a studio with music I don't like, and fortunately I don't have to.

What I love about Blink-128 is that we write catchy melodies with dark lyrics.

I never thought of punk rock as the absolute act of rebellion for the sake of rebellion. There's a lot of that in there, but for me I think punk rock was always about questioning things and making decisions for yourself, which is a great message to pass on to your kids.

I don't have a girlfriend, I have a dog.

When people are amped up, they listen to more upbeat, loud songs. A Frank Sinatra album sets a certain mood, just as a Clash record sets another.