I don't like LA. The majority just seem to be so artificial. Look at how they worship everything they think is fashionable. Isn't it sick?

Punk has always been about doing things your own way. What it represents for me is ultimate freedom and a sense of individuality.

People are so damned afraid that one day they might wake up and discover that they've grown old.

Our passion is our strength.

Music - that's been my education. There's not a day that goes by that I take it for granted.

A punk concert isn't fun without a pit.

Making mistakes is a lot better than not doing anything.

If you have children, you don't want to have drugs and drinks in the house. It's just not good.

If journalists ask you again and again about the same bands, you'll end up saying you hate them just because you're so fed up with being asked all those stupid questions.

I never thought being obnoxious would get me where I am today.

I hate celebrities. I really hate them.

I don't want to limit myself musically. It would be really limiting if we'd neglect something we really want to do, like explore other styles of music.

I think it's your own choice if you turn from an angry young man to a bitter, old bastard.

I approach playing acoustic guitar more of as a percussive instrument. It's fragile. I don't have a lot of finesse when it comes to my guitar playing.

Punk is not just the sound, the music. Punk is a lifestyle.