It's a basic outlet for me. We're up there to get it out, problems that we're having, emotional stuff. I write a lot about inner conflict: trials and tribulations of life, basically.

I love the gratification of being onstage and hearing people screaming. You're up there, and everybody's cheering, and it's all for your band.

The biggest thing with Toilsome right now is just how it's changed. There are going to be a lot more metal-heads into it.

I've always wanted to entertain people, and when I was in school, I was interested in creative writing, but wrestling was always there. When I ran into financial problems, I just figured when life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade.

If we disagree on the how and when (of a boycott), we're united in the strategy of seeking comprehensive immigration reform.

The movement is driven locally, not nationally.