“I don't really have any secret shames. If I like an artist, I like them. Nothing to feel embarrassed about.” IfsFeelsArtistSecretShameEmbarrassed Author:Mark Hoppus
“The collectability of music is something lost in the age of MP3s and album downloads. Holding an album in your hands and having the full-sized artwork reconnects the artist and the listener.” HandsAgeArtistLostMusic IsAlbumsListenersArtworkDownloadsMp3 Author:Mark Hoppus
“Getting to meet other artists that I admire is one of the best parts of my job. I don't know if I'd say "star struck" as much as excited to hear other peoples' ideas.” IfsKnowsIdeasJobsArtistStarsExcitedAdmire Author:Mark Hoppus
“I believe that artists should be paid for their creativity. There's no other industry where people can come in and take what you create for free and give it away for free and that's acceptable.” PeopleGivingShouldBelieveArtistI BelieveCreativityIndustryPaidAcceptable Author:Mark Hoppus
“I firmly believe artists should be paid for what they create.” ShouldBelieveArtistPaid Author:Mark Hoppus
“I'm always asking friends what new music they're into, and I love showing people new talented artists.” PeopleArtistAskingNew Music Author:Mark Hoppus
