“So many kids fall into their cell phones or video games, all of these empty traps that keep you from real pursuits, because real pursuits are hard,” James said. “But it's so worth taking the time and having the opportunity to go after something you really want.“I think I speak for all of the guys when I say that music saved our lives. I wouldn't be here right now if it weren't for music.”
(Courier-Journal interview, October 2010)
“When you're young, you don't realize what kind of freedom you have to map out the rest of your life,” Koster said. “If you could see all of the possibilities at a young age, it could really help you find your path.”
(Courier-Journal interview, October 2010)
“If a kid has this beautiful vision of how a violin should sound, and that's to beat it with a log, but then his teacher says, ‘Hey, you can't beat that violin with a log,' the kid should say, ‘No, I want to paint my violin purple and beat it with a log,' ” James said. “It's not about perfection. It's about doing the best you can and enjoying the experience.”
(Courier-Journal interview, October 2010)
