For me, it's important to get back to fundamentally what it feels like to be an American. We all come from different backgrounds, but we come together and create this world. It's like a microcosm for the rest of the world. I want people to feel unity when they come to a show.

I have a daughter and she's the greatest thing that ever happened to me. She gives me a good excuse to watch cartoons.

A turtle does come in it's own bowl

As long as each day comes with a nice fresh cup of Oakland Coffee then everything will be alright.

Be yourself. Unless you have the option to be Batman, then always be Batman.

At the end of the day, if you follow the music, it'll take you on a really, really great journey

I don't really give a f**k about the mainstream. The mainstream doesn't offer me anything. Why would I offer it anything? I love the world I have. I love the sort of subculture that Green Day represents.