I used to try and take things in leaps and bounds. Now I've realized it's got to be step by step.

When you come from the Midwest, you have a more open mind than if you come from the West Coast or the East Coast.

I don't like English bands. They're too structured.

I blew my voice out and the doctor said, don't even talk for a week.

My first joint I smoked onstage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I smoked my first joint live.

All the different styles I've played have really helped me as a guitarist and helped me develop my own way of playing.

When I'm with Purple, I'm totally with Purple; when I'm doing my thing, I'm totally doing my own thing.