I'm a little left of center, for sure, with Angels & Airwaves. But even when I get really weird, it's not that weird. It's not like some obscure Sonic Youth record or something. We don't take it quite that far. But what we do like are crescendos, and we do like when a song catches you off guard and it gives you the chills up and down your arms.

Angels and Airwaves is a complete, pure reflection of who I am. The philosophy, the spiritualism, the esotericism, the idea of hope and space and the themes about life and grandeur... that's all me.

Every day, I read books on philosophy and science fiction and human consciousness.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind' is the best movie for a guy like me. A cerebral adventure. A moving story. A bunch of little green men.

I came from a poor family in Coney Island. I learned to write by reading the 'Post.' This was my education.

I always believe that the elders in my family are the reason for my success.

All parents are an embarrassment to their kids. Often, grandparents are the relief. Kids don't have to resist you.

I have a beautiful family. I want to be here, for my family.