Bree!

I really liked the first one, here's the second. Just a few questions I liked, then a link to the whole thing.

Q: Do you believe that whatever allowed you to relate your lyrics to regular people was a product of living as a regular person? Now that you’re successful, will it be more difficult?

A: No, I think I don’t feel safe in my own skin whether it be sitting around in Wilmett, IL or sitting around in Hollywood. I’m that kind of person who probably has a bit too much anxiety and over works things in his head. I’ve never ever tried to write down to people. I’ve never sat there and been like, “We should write songs about lunch room and high school.” I don’t think I could ever write like that. It’s always been kind of how my own head works and I think that I appreciate that people kind of relate to it. But at the same time, it boggles my mind, because I kind of think that everybody thinks that no one understands how they work, but the truth is, a lot of people do.

Q: Knowing the people and age group of your audience, does it ever stop you from writing about anything in particular?

A: I think one of my biggest problems is that there isn’t much of a filter over my mouth. I think people appreciate it because you get what I really think, but on the other hand I talk myself into corners all the time that I can’t write my way out of. I don’t worry about that much; I worry about getting stuck and only being able to write certain kind of songs. That’s why we have some love songs on the new record and I want to write from other areas. I think that, I guess I said it in another interview, in my head I’m always thinking about how I’m a disturbed genius, Ian Curtis or whatever, but I think in reality I’m closer to a messed up kid, Holden Caulfield. I think a lot of people go through that. There’s never a point where I think I shouldn’t write a song about strippers and coke, because there aren’t strippers and coke; so, I don’t need to filter it. It has been problematic recently, but if you sat there and unpacked the lyrics I think that I’m not a very likeable person.

Q: Do you really enjoy the songs you write? If you weren’t in the band, would you listen to the music?

A: You’re asking the wrong dude. I listen to a lot of bands we play with. I’m a big fan of My Chem and bands like that. I wouldn’t play in a band or type of music I didn’t like. I think it’s ridiculous to think that everybody in these bands listen to all the bands they sound like. We all have a very wide kind of appreciation of different kinds of music. Fall Out Boy never really changed. I think we’ve gotten a little bit better at our instruments; some of us, not all of us [Laughing]. I think that we never really changed and thought we had to make ourselves appealing or whatever. People want to have it both ways. The want to be able to say, “You guys never change, you fucking suck,” and on the other side they want to say, “You guys fucking changed.” It’s so weird, you can’t have it both ways. I do enjoy the music we play.

Q: What’s the best part about owning your own record label?

A: The best part is that I’m never going to get to take Fall Out Boy from 0-65 again. I don’t know that I would ever do another band after Fall Out Boy. So, it gives me the chance to do that, and it gives me the chance to work with a band like Gym Class Heroes because I’m not going to get out there and be a rapper. That’s a no win situation for everybody. It’s cool to be able to think of new ideas and explore areas with Gym Class and push new boundaries. That’s really exciting for me. And to expose bands like that to kids who like “Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down,” it’s cool to be that kind of gateway drug, I guess.

The whole interview is here. It's really awesome, you should check it out and post your favorite quote in the comments here.

On what pisses Patrick Stump off: "I get really annoyed with photo shoots and interviews and handshakes. I'm a musician; God forbid I actually have time to make music." - Patrick Stump

Pete Wentz on tabloid-induced anxiety: "One person's comment in their stupid, shitty LiveJournal will keep me up all night. People don't realize it, but I will read it and I will be affected by it." - Pete Wentz

Pete Wentz on his audience: "It's fuckin' embarrassing, but it's my fault. I definitely polarize people. People either love Fall Out Boy to death- they would die for us- or they absolutely hate us." - Pete Wentz

On Pete Wentz: "He's not cocky 'cause of the band. He's cocky 'cause he's Pete Wentz." - Patrick Stump

On his psychosis: "And it's been good seeing a psychiatrist. But part of the psychosis is that I want to stay this way because it's the only way people know me. Sometimes it feels wrong to feel OK. Any band that creates a cult-like following requires the kids to empathize with somebody talking about their flaws." - Pete Wentz

On saving the lives of teens everywhere: "When people come up to me and say "Fall Out Boy saved my life" my only response is that Fall Out Boy saved my life, too." - Pete Wentz

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Original Message-----
To: adam@fueledbyramen.com, nicholas.scimeca@friendsorenemies.com
Subject: NEW PIX!
From: Petey Wentz
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 12:37:32

hey guys.. i took some more pics. let me know what you think.

DON'T LET THESE GET OUT TO ANYONE!

p.s. the new hush sound cd rules

--peteywentz

I usually only post in my LiveJournal, because that way I can restrict who gets to read about my life (have had stalker issues, you know) but I didn't want to ONLY post about like, Britney Spears... so, here:

My mom has been talking about moving back, with details that make it seem like it could really happen, and that makes me happy. I mean, I'm glad that her leaving relieved the tensions and confict between her and my dad and all... but I need my mom. And sisters. That's who I grew up with. They're home to me.

Yes, still struggling with that ever elusive idea of home. With every new place I land, I have no problems finding things I like. It's just been so long since I could just feel at home and not make the effort, you know? I'm always counting my blessings from car door to front door to remind myself to be grateful.

I want to be able to move from room to room to room and have it be mine, be clean, be comfortable. I don't want it to smell like other people, and I don't want remnants of other people's good nights in my good mornings. I want to feel familiar in my surroundings. I want a porch. Or a balcony. I want all my books on a bookshelf. I don't want to have to park 3 blocks from my house. I want to know my neighbors. And I want them to be relatively normal.

I've noticed that whenever I say I love OC so much, and I hate LA, some people seem to think it's because I lived in typical all white suburban neightborhood. I didn't. It was diverse. But the thing is, I never even consciously THOUGHT of it as diverse until way after I left high school. Or really, until I moved to LA and all of a sudden we have to address race issues. We have to "learn to get along" and all that... it's like, what are you taking about? I was never raised to pay attention to things like that, but now that youre mentioning it ALL the time.. I mean, I couldn't even tell you -- at least not with confidence-- the specific nationalities of my best friends in high school. They were just my best friends, who cares? Anyway, I love OC. My OC, anyway. I don't know, maybe it just takes that long to feel totally at ease somewhere?

I want to feel at home. Hang up my clothes, stay awhile. Even in moving to my new-er place, I'm still split bwtween here and Jeff's. Neither one is home. I hope it's not one of those things you can never find if you're looking for it. Because I can't stop.

I've become a complete space nazi, controlling whatever elements of environment I can. Every time an event occurs and I feel like its beyond my control, I overcompensate by controlling other areas of my life. I'm getting a little OCD about. Becoming a little BreeVanDeCamp about it.

Cleaning disorder is the new eating disorder.
Now instead of throwing up, I throw things away.
Consume, purge.
Control. Watch out. I'll organize you. While you sleep.

I never really updated about Coachella, so here goes:

Friday night after work I went over to Jeff's. We went to Macy's to get sunglasses and I made a third unsuccessful attempt at finding my favorite Clinique Foundation. Oh well. Then we went home to clean his car out. We walked to the liquor store on Main to pick up a couple red bulls. Then we headed out to pick up Lizy and Mark in Hollywood. We were finally on the road at like, 11:30pm. We stopped @ a Del Taco in Fontana-- that made me little nervous because the girl in the drive thru window had rotten teeth, and my fish burrito was 1/4th burnt. The IE in general kind of depresses me.

Anyway, since were on the topic of environment, let me tell you just HOW amazing the house we stayed in was. It was Marc Brown's (my boss) wife's uncle's house. So thank you, Mr. Kim, for letting us stay in this little oasis. I slept so well and was so comfortable the entire time. The couches you could totally just sink into, and the carpet felt so good to walk barefoot on. I know, I know-- what about Coachella, right? I'll get to it. If you've ever heard me talk, you KNOW how I am about atmosphere and environment. This place was sweet.

Saturday. We wake up, get ready, drink coffee, and leave about 10:30 for the event. Tony gets all slick about driving and helps us avoid an incredibly long left turn lane. Fast forward to The New Amsterdams performance-- I've decided I really like them mostly because I loved the Get Up Kids like no other, but they have too many memories (of two different ex-flings) tied to them. So I listened to their entire set, even though I was definitely sweating out of every possible orifice. Gross.

Next were the Nine Black Alps. I really like their CD, but they were way more raspy and grunge-like live. Which isn't to say they're bad... but I never liked Nirvana. Except for Dave Grohl. But that's an entirely different entry.

Kanye was the greatest thing to happen to Coachella this year. I don't care that the man has an ego, he lives up to it. He opened with Diamonds Are Forever, with everyones hands raised up in the corresponding shape. (Does anyone know how the Eartha Kitt lawsuit turned out? I bet her just paid her off, but I never followed up on that). He also played Jesus Walks, Touch The Sky and Gold Digger. During one of the last choruses of Gold Digger, he yelled out "Come on white people, this is your only chance to say "nigga!" Haaa. He also "played" (meaning in the background, and he danced along) us some of his favorite songs, which included "Let's Stay Together," "Rock With You" (at least I THINK that's what that MJ song is called) and-- prefacing it by shouting "Don't pretend this isn't your shit!"-- "Take On Me." Hahaha. Oh man, it was the best.

We caught the end of Imogen Heap's set, which included "Hide and Seek." That song turned me onto her because it was SO well placed in that funeral episode of the OC. Well placed songs make me so excited. Ha. I also like her because she has this electric sort of presence-- it's very distinct, you wouldn't confuse her with any other artist. Maybe it's her hair.

Jeff watched Damian Marley, and I forgot that I wanted to check out The Juan Maclean. I was into them for like, 3 days when DFA sent out an email link with some samples. Anyway.

Atmosphere was the last act we caught that day, and he was awesome-- I'd say my second favorite act after Kanye. He's one of those artists who has songs you don't even realize you know all the words to until he's playing them and you're singing (er, rapping?) along. I went around muttering "In the days of Kings and Queens I was a jester" and "God loves ugly!" for days. His wording is intelligent and eloquent, but not so abstract you don't know what the eff he's talking about.

I really like the set up and environment of Coachella overall. The grounds were clean, the lighting was cool (even in the eating areas) and the art complemented the rest of the festival. And the grass was perfect. I know, I sound like a correspondent for HGTV or something, but I really was impressed by the set up overall. I love Warped Tour for the bands and for the social aspects, but I don't know who dreams up those wacky maze-like layouts. The only thing I could've done without at Coachella was the abundance of vendors selling tye-died clothing. Nobody REALLY wears that anymore, do they?

That's about it for day 1. Oh, by the way, the food at Coachella was pretty decent. They had an organic food vendor and their offerings were SO delicious. I wish they would put that kind of stuff on warped tour. Can someone make a call?

I can't say it a whole lot better than Tony.

Craig from Craigslist wrote about it.

And lastly, Valleywag wrote about it.

You're nobody til somebody bans you? Ha, I don't know... but at least we arent on the news every night along side pedophiles.

x-posted on sugarbaybe.livejournal.com