I guess by taking lessons early on, and really trying to play all the rudimentary stuff, and try to have it sound as good as my teacher. It took a lot of practice, which I enjoyed, and still do. – Matt Cameron
Ive talked to some drummers who seem to have a very hard time staying in shape on the road, including some drummers touring with high-profile acts that dont have to live on fast food every night. – Matt Cameron
I would never want to live in L.A., and I made that decision years ago, so I never chose that path for myself, although I have much respect for those that do it at a high level. – Matt Cameron
Creatively, I thought we were still viable and could do more records. But our working relationship just wasnt happening at all, and our chemistry as people broke down because of that. – Matt Cameron
Trust your gut instinct over spreadsheets. There are too many variables in the real world that you simply cant put into a spreadsheet. Spreadsheets spit out results from your inexact assumptions and give you a false sense of security. In most cases, your heart and gut are still your best guide. – Naveen Jain