Screw them. Yeah. But not literally. I'm not advocating promiscuity.

The strongest human emotion is probably love. I think it's universal. I think that across language and country and time and everything else, probably love.

As a producer, I'm an objective observer, helping a band form their ideas into a cohesive album. It's a step back from the intimacy of creation.

The fact that music can induce Goosebumps draw a tear inspire and connect is one of my favorite parts of being human

Getting to meet other artists that I admire is one of the best parts of my job. I don't know if I'd say "star struck" as much as excited to hear other peoples' ideas.

I grew up the biggest fan of the Cure. Knew every lyric, had every album, B-side, single, poster, everything. Then cut to fifteen years later, and we're working on songs together. Ridiculous.

Thank God I never got in a fight. All of the jock dudes hated me, but all of their girlfriends thought I was nice so they wouldn't touch me. It was infuriating to them.