Quotes from Mike Watt

The only thing new is you finding out about something. Like nothing's really new, but you reinvent it for yourself and find your inner voice.

Imitation is being rewarded. They're learning that if you fit right in the mold, you get rewarded. Music is no longer a form of expression - it's a means to a lifestyle.

I think punk rock, especially for me, was a big middle finger to this whole talent thing.

Life is definitely not a rehearsal, this is it.

I want to be a student for life.

Baby boomers selling your rumors of their history, forcein' youth away from the truth of what's real today

You need bad things to make good things. It's like with farming— if you want to grow a good crop, you need a lot of manure.

Imitation is being rewarded. They're learning that if you fit right in the mold, you get rewarded. Music is no longer a form of expression - it's a means to a lifestyle.