I love what I do, somehow I have been able to play in a band for my entire life and that is all I ever wanted to do. I love that I get to do that.

I really don't worry about what people say or what they have to say or what they think - it just doesn't matter.

A guitar for me is pretty much strictly in the context of writing songs for my band, coming up with ideas with my band, and then being able to perform those songs as best as I can on stage - that's what the guitar for me has always been.

To me, the guitar is a tool for songwriting, and it's fun, too. The day that it's not fun, that's when I'm not gonna play guitar anymore.

When you're younger - duh - you don't really have the tools to deal with certain things in your life.

I will absolutely say that Johnny Ramone was a huge influence on me. I'm a giant Ramones fan.

I think the best riffs and the best songs come when you're jamming and having a good time.