The property has more value as a cleared lot than it has with the buildings on it.

For years, I felt miserable about being an outsider, but then I suddenly embraced it, ... I saw the value of being an outsider. It was liberating. You didn't have to worry about trying to fit in or losing your insider status. It also encouraged you to challenge and provoke the status quo.

Right now it's Midland but everything is possible. If somebody comes that could bring value, why not?

What better job is there? There is no better job. You're actually getting out and playing music, and hopefully making a couple bucks, you know? So, really, even the bad nights are better than working at McDonald's.

Purpose is the great divider that separates those who are simply living, from those who are truly alive.

It's the journey toward doing these harder climbs that really gives value to the whole activity of climbing.