You probably became a musicians because you’re into it so stay that way. Don’t believe that someone else has the golden ticket for you because they don’t.
I play video games, dude!
I try to be the fixer of situations and I gravitate to people who are institutional misfits.
I’ve spent several years now with my head down.
Books stay with me and have shaped me and made huge impacts on my life.
Life is cruel and unfair, my friends, and that is fact.
I carry groceries home on the tank of my motorcycle.
I have this really beautiful Martin guitar, and it just kind of writes songs for me.
A lot of people say I wouldn’t have a down day, but you look at the music and there’s real melancholy.
I was not someone who participated in other people’s castles.
You just gotta go after things you like.
I have my share of insecurities, hopes and fears.
I don’t think DIY is something that necessarily comes to mind when people hear Third Eye Blind, but that is completely how we’ve been from the beginning.
When you’re just shagging girls, you can talk about it, but once it gets real, then you don’t.
You make kingdoms and castles on your own.
It’s important to face down your demons.
I like people who have a pulse and aren’t afraid to show it.
When people come together around music, there’s something ancient going on. It has to come from a genuine place and that’s part of the challenge. You have to cultivate that authenticity everyday.
Am I a rock star? Yeah, I guess.
I find pleasure in things that are simple.