Many Japanese painters and calligraphers would change their names intentionally to keep their relationship to the art always fresh. This way, others' expectations can be avoided.

We don't really have more than acouple of solos. It's just the way our music is put together.

We groove off of everything, any sort of live show. The inner dialogue you're having with yourself, between you and the music, is for me the search for God.

Sometimes you don't want to be a slapstick clown in order to convey a funny perception of the world.

I don't want to wreck my voice. I love to concentrate on playing the bass and keeping it very rock-solid. If I were singing, I would have blown out my voice.

It's just such a pleasure to bring a talent you respect to the world.

I play bass. I don't have to go out there and screech.