We thought second or third, would be a great day [for Porter] and it turned out to be a pretty good one. The kid works hard.

First Thoughts are the everyday thoughts. Everyone has those. Second Thoughts are the thoughts you think about the way you think. People who enjoy thinking have those. Third Thoughts are thoughts that watch the world and think all by themselves. They’re rare, and often troublesome. Listening to them is part of witchcraft.

Considering we started four new faces, we played a pretty nice game. It was our first game and I thought some guys played better than they have in practice. It was a good start.

I thought their shot was pretty well defended. We had a hand in his face, and the kid made a tough shot. Then we decided to go for the win, and we got a good shot. It just didn't go in.

He had a pretty good fire inside, and when he put his mind to something, he was going to make it work,

We've turned our back on that sort of writing. Bands with great first albums always release a second album about touring, and that's just embarrassing.