And the meek shall inherit the earth.

My studio is designed for atmosphere. I have a really cozy, comfortable room that has a great, huge glass door that views my backyard.

There was a time when fast playing and fretboard pyrotechnics on the bass were important to me and when I am recording a bass track, that is still very important to me.

Invisible airwaves crackle with life Bright antennae bristle with the energy Emotional feedback on a timeless wavelength Bearing a gift beyond price, almost free

Music is all about wanting to be better at it.

I'm a big believer of daylight in the studio.

I guess, we were people who just dedicated to trying to get better.

I like to practice on the bass, but I don't do it as often as I should.

I have always felt I was more accurately a Hard Rock musician.

I worry about my voice 24/7 when I'm on tour. It's like a pitcher and his arm. It's constantly the thing that my whole life revolves around.

That is what intrigues me; songwriting and song structure and expression.

As much as Henry Kissinger wanted to attribute historical movement to impersonal forces, he too conceded to "the difference personalities make".

We live in a society where we wake up our kids for schools but not for Fajr.

Podtyagin considers whether to take offence or not -- and decides to take offence.

Free will comes at a price. A price most of us do not know how to pay.

Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is "no." That's not America.

Some of the routines come back very easily. We do it off the top of our heads.

I am a chatty person, but colossally discreet.

The fashion industry is all about storytelling and craftsmanship. Sustainability adds value because it makes that backstory even more impactful.

This world is made out of sugar. It can crumble so easily but don’t be afraid to stick your tongue out and taste it.

Love is an attempt to change a piece of a dream world into reality.