Once they're on paper, they're gone. I like to do as much with the words, as far as image goes.

Never mind a world That can't see past brutality Answers are getting the gas Live gestures Have constantly been used As weapons

The most important thing to a lot of people, is to belong to something that's hip or whatever. To be a part of something that's not society, just a clique. And they get real sidetracked trying to think like everyone else. They don't realize that you have to motivate yourself to do things you want to do. Some people just like going along for the ride. And those are the kind of people I don't get along with too well.

I love walking down the street and seeing faces and drama and happiness and sadness and dirt and cleanliness.

I think I understand what bands want, just from having made records myself. I understand what it takes to get a good vocal sound, or to make people comfortable in the studio. From minor things like their headphone mix - and if a singer's singing, how they should hear themselves - to how to make people feel that they're getting exactly what they want. All those things, I think, are an advantage, especially the part about having done it myself. I'm not just an engineer who records the sounds well. I'm not afraid to take chances.

Once they're on paper, they're gone. I like to do as much with the words, as far as image goes.

You almost have to force yourself to stay in a vacuum to become different - if you really want to be different.