I was raised in a musical family - 5 girls and 1 boy - so all of us girls don't do gender. We were all made to believe that we could do anything we wanted and so we did. One of my early bands was with my sisters. I didn't really come across a lot of problems because I just didn't see it. I took myself seriously and so everyone else did too - this is my mantra.

I feel that whatever you put out is what you'll get back. I always put out, 'hey, hi, I'm a bass player, no bullshit,' and that's what I got back. I got the respect.

Down in devil gate drive. I led the angel pack on the road to sin. Knock down the gates, let me in.

Nothing heals like love and time

A bass should sound like a bass with the thump of the finger against the wood, like it began with stand up.

I've always done a bass and drum solo that lasts about 10 minutes. The main thing is to use it only when you need to.

Guitar is for the head, drums are for the chest, but bass gets you in the groin