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 always said that the world is a better place because of Joey Ramone

When I listen to songs, I can smell a rat. I like songs that speak to me with some deeper truth.

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

There isn't an audience in the world that Billie Joe can't command.

Bush, as far as I'm concerned, is a war criminal. With Trump, we have no idea. Right now it's just a freak show.

Grab life by the balls and squeeze.