Art came fluidly, so I was able to teach myself many of the things I thought were important by copying and mimicking my artistic idols.

Not everybody is going to love what you do, but you have to be yourself, that's what's most important. Bring it as hard as you can.

The important thing isn't that your technically great, I think it's the power of your expression.

Speak with your own voice and be as unique as you possibly can.

I really try towork with an artist who is trying to create a long legacy of quality rather than trying to jump aboard a trend.

Punk rock and metal has always been a home to me, it's where I cut my teeth; and those are the friends that I have, and the bands that I love.

I recognize that no matter how old I get, how many records I've done, or what the public perception of me is, there are still exciting things that I haven't done.

Give your stuff away and if it's good, people will come to you.

In fact, many musicians are the happiest when the artist and audience re-interpret or re-imagine the content of the songs.

I take myself seriously and want my image to me more than just something aesthetically suited towards selling records.

It's my intention to make something stand outside the realm of album art, but it also feels comfortable to me to be in it. It's tricky and definitely a requires striking a delicate balance.

Innocence is a splendid thing, only it has the misfortune not to keep very well and to be easily misled.

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

We urge all democratic nations and the United Nations to answer the Iraqi Governing Council's call for support for the people of Iraq in making the transition to democracy.

P.S. I enjoy acid pops.

I like Ministry, but I'm probably never going to make a song that sounds like Ministry.

In this era of uncertainty and conflict, the United States - blessed with the world's strongest military, most ingenious economy, and most tolerant society - remains a model and leader to the world.

You may not be where you want to be, but you can look back and be thankful you're not where you used to be.

I didn't get my first pilot that I screen-tested for, and I really thought it was the end of the world. But it's fine, you know, you move on to something else.

All of us, each and every one, lives a life that is, in its own right, an epic.

I feel like whole idea with makeup is that I don't want anyone to think, 'Oh she's wearing makeup.' I just want them to think, 'Oh she looks good!'