Guitarist Quotes

“The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.”

“My body is damaged from music in two ways. I have a red irritation in my stomach. It's psychosomatic, caused by all the anger and the screaming. I have scoliosis, where the curvature of your spine is bent, and the weight of my guitar has made it worse. I'm always in pain, and that adds to the anger in our music.”

“Music is first, lyrics are secondary.”

“There is nothing I like more than pure underground music”

“I'm so happy because today I found my friends - they're in my head.”

“I would like to get rid of the homophobes, sexists, and racists in our audience. I know they're out there and it really bothers me.”

“Thank you all from the pit of my burning, nauseous stomach for your letters and concern during the past years.”

“Maybe we can change some kid's life & stop him from becoming a welder or a sleazy lawyer.”

“There's nothing better than having a baby. I've always loved children. I used to work summers at the YMCA and be in charge of, like, 30 preschool kids. I knew that when I had a child, I'd be overwhelmed, and it's true... I can't tell you how much my attitude has changed since we've got Frances. Holding my baby is the best drug in the world.”

“I like to feel prejudice towards people who are prejudice”

“I don't need to be inspired any longer, just supported.”

“The finest day i ever had was when tomorrow never came.”

“I wanted to be in a punk band before I had even heard any punk music.”

“I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman; I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time.”

“Life isn't nearly as sacred as the appreciation of passion.”

“I never wanted to sing. I just wanted to play rhythm guitar - hide in the back and just play.”

“I'm not like them, but I can pretend.”

“The lips of the righteous teach many, but fools die for want of wisdom.”

“My feet is my only carriage.”

“The most beautiful things are not perfect, they are special”

“You open your heart knowing that there's a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible.”

“The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever.”

“Man is a universe within himself.”

“Football is Freedom, a whole universe.”

“Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I'm not perfect -and I don't live to be- but before you start pointing fingers... make sure you hands are clean!”