Art Alexakis

I like people who tell stories. I like storytellers. A lot of my songs are misconceived as being auto-biographical when they're not because I write in the first person.

Being a parent is not just about how you treat your child; it's also about how you treat the other parent. If you treat that person with respect, that's fine, that's the way to go. But if you don't, you're not being the parent you could be.

I have my dark side like anybody, you know, depression, anxiety... and I write about gritty, real-life stuff.

The thing I love about Myspace is it's a safe place where I can talk to fans every day.

Success to me is being able to do what I love, make a living at it and to support myself and the ones I love.

My favorite drive is Highway 101 in California between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. I love the 101; Highway 1 is too windy, and 5 is too boring - the 101 is just right. It's like the Mama Bear of scenic drives.

I love Australia! I got a boot thrown at me there.

You don't have control of the car, but you can drive it. Life takes you where it wants you to go and where you need to go.

I wish I could come home to a life that looks like a TV show. I wish I could see my television family waiting for me, where no one fights and no one screams, no one lies and no one leaves.

My frustration has always been that I'm a Christian, but I don't buy into, never have bought into, the belief that Jesus and God are these men who just dictate that this is how you have to live your life or you are going to burn in hell.

When some people get angry, they turn into victims, but when I get angry, I turn to action.

Any artist manages his own business along with his manager. Every band should.