You want to reach people on a real level and have a fan base that understands you.

I never understood the low art/high art distinction.

After a while, you start to believe that your opinions are more valid than everyone else's. It can be hard to be humble about making really good music; you really believe that you're a savior to music. That's why bands don't like each other.

I feel that's important that I have some place to go that isn't on the cover of a magazine. I signed up to make music.

When you grow up, you're told that rock 'n' roll is the only authentic way to express yourself. Live instrumentation, singer, live drums. You're told that's the best medium to communicate.

You can't help hearing things that are popular when you're young and impressionable.

I don't really believe in the use of drum machines live.