It's uncomfortable, definitely, but it's also really, really great to talk drums with kids and hear them get excited about music and talk about listening to the drums.

You've really got to keep on improving and improving and improving. It still involves work. It's not like you get to a point, and then you're good and that's it.

I love to go see live music. That used to be what I would do, almost every other night, and watch drummers play.

I feel like I'm 11 again, with my drums. It doesn't matter if it's good or bad. I'm just playing.

The drums are what drives the whole thing. It's the backbone of the song.

To play the drums, you have to spread your legs and use your arms. It's a very physical instrument to play. It's not feminine.

No one really listens to the drums, I don't think. They're there, but it's not a conscious thing to listen to. Everyone listens to the vocals, of course, and the words.

Talking about music and talking about drums brings me back to my beginning and the simplicity, and the excitement about trying to play something and see if it works for your band.

It's always inspiring to watch live music.

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