Joel Madden Quotes

I want everyone to do well and to be as successful as you can. Because at the end of the day, this game is about relationships and what you make of them.

I realized that I wanted to get better in every way. As a person, as a friend, as a songwriter, as a musician, as an artist, record producer, you name it.

I have a tendency to go through my life at full speed and as a one-man band, and so I don't generally stop and take in other people enough to develop many relationships. I'm starting to regret that a bit. I want to change it.

I got to meet some of the best people I've ever met, and we all grew as people and as entertainers.

Improv training allows you to get out of your head a little bit and take more risks, which is something I would like to continue to improve upon.

I just want to be in good things that I want to see, and I want to work with talented people who are smarter than myself.

My songwriting has evolved, just as I've evolved as a person.

Good education means learning to read, write and most importantly learn how to learn so that you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up.

Both labels are super awesome, with super awesome people who want to get stuff done. The biggest difference is that Sub Pop is already established, but working with Burger seems like we're part of something. They're growing, and I'm growing with them. They're my friends, and we're doing it together.

I believe you learn social skills by mixing with people.

I learn a lot from my experiences and collaborations. Most of my collaborations are meant for me to learn.

I have two or three guys that I'm really close to. We have a great friendship, and I think that helps our songwriting relationship. It's hard to start... with new people and cover the ground that I've covered with those guys.

Being friends with Hannah Hart has been a huge asset in helping me create better content and just becoming a person that I like. So make an effort to find people who inspire you, intimidate you in a positive way, and support you as much as you support them.

Surround yourself with people you like and respect; surround yourself with people you just want to be around and keep making things.

You see how can you help your team, help yourself improve, and that's what I try to figure out throughout the season.

With Rihanna, it's always a collaboration, and that's why I love her so much.

It ain't just one guy, it's a team game, and I'll get myself better, I'll keep working on my technique and trying to find ways to free myself and keep making plays.

Pushing yourself and digging into something new, that's what being a musician is all about.

You compete to win games, but the people that you meet and are able to help, develop and grow - that's the most rewarding part of this job.

Songwriting is such a personal thing and it's hard to be in a room with somebody you don't know and trust.

Being a part of 'Mothoon' was unexpectedly character-building.

Iron sharpens iron, and that's one man getting another guy ready to play.

I'm always learning from the boys around me.

Song-writing in general, and vocally I've learnt a lot about myself. I want to get better and keep learning.

I definitely want to work with people who are artists and who are interested in being their best version of themselves.