45 Quotes by Rick Allen

But I think that the most important thing was to really stop drinking.

But unfortunately, in my unrelenting drive to get back on that drum stool, the major casualty in all of it was that I really forgot about me.

I really don't feel any strong allegiance to any country.

I wanted to be as far away from everybody as I could be. I found it difficult to be close to anybody, not just the guys in the band.

At the end of the day, they're happy if you do the obvious songs towards the end of the set and you've got to try and make yourself happy by doing certain songs at the front end of the set.

If we had loads of money as a family, things would be different and they'd come to visit more and I'd get to spend more time here. But I'm laying down roots in America so when I'm there, just being at home, it's harder to break away from that.

People want to be entertained again. Our music is like 'Star Wars' for the ears. The production, the music -- it's all about entertainment.

There is no evidence that I have been aware of, or anybody has made me aware of. I mean, we had Glendon here for two-and-a-half, three years and he's just not a real credible source for information, based on our experience.

I think he brings enthusiasm and love for the game. He seems to get the best out of a kid and is a good role model for the kids. He is a nice fit for us. We are excited to have the opportunity to have him here hopefully for a long time.