We wanted it out from behind me so I could move on, and we wanted an education in the music business.

You have to believe in what you are saying in your music. Doors will slam, rooms will be empty. Calls will be unanswered. That can't matter to you.

Unless you are pushing three million albums, you are going to owe someone.

It was a good chance for us to learn exactly how putting out a record works,

I love them. They're my brothers, ... I think if we were all in the same town we would all play together like we used to, but as far as playing as the Afghan Whigs, I doubt that.

Of course I hang out at my bars, ... Why would I go to a bar to pay for drinks when I could go get drinks for free at my own place?