It's nice when somebody says that you're their 'favorite' drummer.

I don't want people to think that I think I'm this great drummer because, to me, I'm just a kid playing drums, and I love music.

Trite as it sounds, follow your heart. Persevere. And if you follow your heart and persevere, it will pay off.

Life is too short for resentments, and I always forgive.

I don't consider myself a great drummer. I consider myself just a music fan that's a very, very passionate artist, and the drums just happen to be my instrument.

Change is inevitable with the evolution of technology. In the '70s, we had records. In the '80s, we had CDs, and now we are living in the digital age. You can say it's sad or unfortunate, but the reality is you've got to roll with the times and the technology.

It's been an incredible experience, playing with Twisted Sister, Stone Sour, Avenged Sevenfold, jamming with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, and the list goes on and on and on.

To me, a great drummer isn't always about somebody with chops who can shred. A great drummer is someone who is part of a great band.

I see the headlines on Blabbermouth, and the fans are saying, 'Why is he always talking about Dream Theater?' I'm not talking about Dream Theater! I get asked about it.