I think, fundamentally, music is something people love and need and can relate to. A lot of what`s out right now feels like McDonalds. It`s quick-fix. You kind of have a stomach ache afterwards.
I was raised by my grandparents, the greatest people in the world. I try to tell them, `You`re not going to hear my music on the radio. I`m not going to be on soap operas singing this.` I can imagine what my grandfather tells people: `It`s called Nine Inc...
I cut my hair now and nobody recognizes me. It`s that whole thing I was bitching about earlier - `I can`t go anywhere without someone pointing` - And now it`s like, `Hey, it`s me man!` I`m standing in the N section with my laminate on and covered in mud. ...