'I have a 2001 Civic, but it's only got one rim, so, you know, if our album does well I'm hoping to get three more rims, and then I think that'll be pimped to the maximum.'

'So, anyway, the point of this history lesson is don't be too bummed when you hear people criticizing or doubting what our next album will be, because if the h…

'I'll just come to your house and we can listen to AFI CD's in your room. It's almost as good as a concert...'

'Also, if I recall, there was A LOT of concern before STS came out that it would be basically an industrial/electronic album.'

'I rock your face off? I rock your face off. I rocked someone's face off at the Grand Ole Opry. Check that off my list.'

For a 6-foot-3 guy with no hair and a whiny voice, I've done all right.

I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself h…