My audience has developed so that they come to listen and are quiet, Thus I can work in a limited volume range and explore all the subtleties that can happen, which is my favorite part of the music.

My inspiration comes from the message Duke Ellington gave - you are unique, be yourself, put out that thing that is you, then use your work ethic and produce great music.

Freddie Bryant is a brilliant young guitarist and composer.

I strive for honesty in playing what I feel.

[My] style evolved, not changed, but I think evolved as I grew and matured. I don't think there was any kind of change I did in a deliberate way - I think I just evolved.

May my weakness not drive me to my knees in despair, but raise me up to You, Lord.

The Holy Koran teaches that whoever kills an innocent is as - it is as if he has killed all mankind.

Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth.

I'm just a lucky slob from Ohio who happened to be in the right place at the right time.

He who assists a poor or needy villain does evil to his neighbor...for through the assistance which he renders he...supplies him with the means of doing evil to others.

I'm very passionate about what I do.

We're just four guys and we are enjoying what we're doing with Tool.

Silicon Valley is a mindset, not a location.

Few professors would dare to publish research or teach a course debunking the claims made in various ethnic, gender, or other 'studies' courses.

Your first great duties, you are sensible, are those you owe to Heaven, to your Creator and Redeemer. Let these be ever present to your minds, and exemplified in your lives and conduct.