164 Quotes by Mark Hoppus

As a producer, I'm an objective observer, helping a band form their ideas into a cohesive album. It's a step back from the intimacy of creation.

It feels humiliating to be in a band where you have to be apologizing for one person all the time,

There is nothing more awkward and more laughable than a naked dude with his wiener flopping.

When people are amped up, they listen to more upbeat, loud songs. A Frank Sinatra album sets a certain mood, just as a Clash record sets another.

Music is in every country and every culture around the world. It's universal.

Maybe people would be surprised to know that I listen to old Neil Diamond albums from time to time. The man rocks. I defy anyone to prove me wrong.

I don't really have any secret shames. If I like an artist, I like them. Nothing to feel embarrassed about.

Make yourself do something stupid so when you really do something stupid you won't feel so bad

I really enjoy helping a band form their sounds and ideas from initial spark to completed album. Being a producer is different in that, at the end of the day, it is not my art. It's THEIR art, THEIR ideas, THEIR message.