We've been polarizing for different reasons. For one thing, my voice is very polarizing. It sits in this place that either appeals to people or really puts people off. I can understand that.

We've always been a polarizing band.

Los Angeles has always been very supportive of us.

Historically speaking, the books I usually connect with the most are written in first-person narrative.

Being a musician has actually surrounded and immersed me in pop culture and youth culture from a very young age. But even before I was singing in bands and creating any kind of art, I was always fascinated by pop culture.

Due to the world I've been part of in creating art for so many years, I feel really connected to pop culture and what younger people are talking about.

To me, 'Crash Love' is the most stripped-down record that we've made since the early Nineties, and I would say that 'I Hope You Suffer' is indicative of the overall tone of this record in being the opposite of that.

I'm part of a healthful movement, and very aware of what I put into my body, and my body's upkeep. And that will lead you to exercise.

I love Baz Luhrmann.

With anything you do and you dedicate yourself to and you dedicate thousands and thousands of hours, eventually you're gonna get a little bit better at it unless there's some innate impairment preventing that.