I'm a fifth generation Washingtonian and I was born and raised here. My kid's a sixth generation Washingtonian. Honestly I wish people didn't move because I love the people of the city.

An unlocked door means that, occasionally, you might get a devil come in, but a locked door means you have thousands of angels just walk by.

If You Want To Rebel Against Society, Don’t Dull The Blade

I just have work to do; I just do it.

It's so interesting that humanity has to be defined by emotional strife or something. I don't buy into that.

I never imagine myself as anything. I've never had a goal or any future vision at all. I just do what's in front of me.

The American underground punk scene, though, is a story worth remembering.

I'm always happy when I hear about people selling records or selling books or selling movies. It makes me proud of them.

To me, music is no joke and it's not for sale.

Major labels didn't start showing up really until they smelled money, and that's all they're ever going to be attracted to is money-that's the business they're in- making money.

I'd much rather talk to a 30-year old that survived rough times in their lives [practicing Straight Edge] rather than someone that was harmed by a culture of violence.

If you Profess to love God yet Hate your neighbour. This is called Deception

Usually when we talk about blessings, we experience joy and anticipation of a greater presence of God in our lives

We sometimes learn more from the sight of evil than from an example of good; and it is well to accustom ourselves to profit by the evil which is so common, while that which is good is so rare.

Not everything worth keeping has to be useful.

Teen readers can see aspects of themselves in the teen authors, which in a way, validates their experiences.

How could I bear a crown of gold when the Lord bears a crown of thorns? And bears it for me!

I love saying dialogue and creating a full character more than just being physical. But I always end up doing physical stuff in my roles.

I think it all goes down to who plays the better football on the night.

See what will happen if you don't stop biting your fingernails