I realized that I was afraid to really, really try something, 100%, because I had never reached true failure.

Though I still have no semblance of a life outside of Nine Inch Nails at the moment, I realize my goals have gone from getting a record deal or selling another record to being a better person, more well-rounded, having friends, having a relationship with somebody.

I realized when I was 23 that I had never really tried anything.

I think, fundamentally, music is something inherently people love and need and relate to, and a lot of what's out right now feels like McDonalds. It's quick-fix. You kind of have a stomachache afterwards.

I thought I'd reached the bottom a few times, but then I'd realise there was another 30 floors of despair below that.

The Grammys make me hate music, and certainly everyone in the ass-licking music industry.

I write most of my songs when I'm in a bad mood.