We just want to write songs. I think if you start taking into consideration those kind of outside perspectives, like read more

We just want to write songs. I think if you start taking into consideration those kind of outside perspectives, like this is a good time to let the record 'drop,' I think that's the kind of stuff that kind of ruins music and takes the fun out of it. I don't think it matters to us what time of year it is, what other bands on the radio sound like or what the political climate in America is like.

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

You can't put the toothpaste back in the tube.

You can't put the toothpaste back in the tube.

The initial reaction is being surprised and pleased. We had feared that this was another giant step down the coast read more

The initial reaction is being surprised and pleased. We had feared that this was another giant step down the coast by this organism.

Gary is one lucky guy to have Amy.

Gary is one lucky guy to have Amy.

It's such a great feeling to make people laugh. I know I've made people cry or want to slit their read more

It's such a great feeling to make people laugh. I know I've made people cry or want to slit their wrists, but to make people laugh is a very intoxicating, wonderful thing.

I'm a country redneck bloke

I'm a country redneck bloke

Television: A medium. So called because it is neither rare nor well done.

Television: A medium. So called because it is neither rare nor well done.

It was a madhouse, ... if you wait until voting day, then you've got the long lines and you get read more

It was a madhouse, ... if you wait until voting day, then you've got the long lines and you get tired.