"The world these days is pretty much designed to trash people straight on. And I guess it’s about insecurity, but I guarantee you that at a concert hall, 95% of the time the people onstage feel some kind of anxiety. It’s like dropping in on a big half pipe, every time. But once I’m up there playing music with my pals, I can really get into my groove. But each night is different. There are a lot of different people out there in different moods, and you never know what you’re going to get - whether it’s going to be a nice, sunny day or a fucking tsunami. I’ve played some shows that are just frightening. It can be intimidating. It’s strange to get shit from your quote-unquote fans. We don’t play anything remotely political or controversial, but people get so damn strung out about it…when all we’re looking to do is have some fun."
- Ryan Adams