“When I was growing up in school, I wasn't the archetype of the classic American nerd; I was just different.” DifferentSchoolGrowing UpGrowingClassicNerdArchetype Author:Andy Biersack
“I had a certain kind of disassociation from the other kids because I had more interest in sociology, ideas and trying to communicate those ideas to the kids around me.” TryingKindIdeasKidsCertainInterestCommunicateSociology Author:Andy Biersack
“Because of the kind of music that I liked, and the different way that I dressed, it was kind of a perfect storm, creating a situation where I existed on my own throughout my schooling.” WayKindDifferentMy OwnPerfectSituationCreatingStormDifferent WaysSchoolingPerfect Storm Author:Andy Biersack
“I didn't really get the chance to talk to girls. I was a straight boy with hormones kicking in, and I wanted to talk to girls, but they weren't interested in talking back to me, so there was a real sense of loneliness.” RealWantedGirlChanceTalkingBoysLonelinessKickingHormonesTalking Back Author:Andy Biersack
“I feel that there is a culture being built that is a celebration of agony. There is also a celebration of being an outcast, to the degree that you are segregating yourself in a negative way from people who may want to be your friend.” PeopleWayWantFeelsMayCultureDegreesBuiltNegativeCelebrationAgonyOutcast Author:Andy Biersack
“I never advocate that you should be lonely, or come to my shows and bring me your razor blade to show me that you don't cut anymore.” ShouldShowsCuttingLonelyShow MeBladesRazors Author:Andy Biersack
“I would advocate that you show me your smiling face, and how happy you can make your life.” ShowsFacesShow MeSmiling Faces Author:Andy Biersack
“I know that isn't always easy and that there is self-harm in the world. Sometimes it's hard for people to rise above things.” PeopleKnowsWorldSelfSometimesHardEasyHarmRise AboveSelf Harm Author:Andy Biersack
“It would be weird for me to be raging against all of the bullies in my life because it would be disingenuous. I've gotten through all of that and I'm living a wonderful life, but that doesn't mean that people aren't mean to me.” PeopleMeanWould BeWonderfulRageBullyWonderful LifeDisingenuous Author:Andy Biersack
“Every day, people say crappy things about my band or whatever, but I live a positive existence. I got through everything by virtue of having the same passion that I've had through the years.” PeopleYearsPassionExistenceVirtueBandThrough The Years Author:Andy Biersack