You have to be open, and being open is a daily challenge, I think.

There's something about playing every night, it becomes easy and it becomes fun. I love being up there and playing for different crowds every night.

I was taught early on in my recovery that, 'Pain is good. Extreme pain is extremely good.'

The attitude is in my personality. It's going to come out in the songs no matter what. If you're pushing the vocal constantly at 10, there's no room for any dynamics. There's no room for any variation in tone. There's no room for anything.

When I see everyone doing the same thing, I want to do the opposite.

I've never been a flag waver, but I can lead by example.

No one would barbecue their family dog. Why is a cow or a pig or a chicken different?