“When we did the 'Skin and Bones' tour I didn't even own an acoustic gu...” — Pat Smear Quote

“When we did the 'Skin and Bones' tour I didn't even own an acoustic guitar, I had to borrow one from my friend.”

“The Germs' contribution to history sucks as far as I'm concerned.”

“Interviewing is fun. You get to learn things about people other than yourself. When you're being interviewed, you're talking about things you've already lived. I've already done that, so what fun is that?”

“I play a little acoustic bass and a little guitar. In our house there are instruments everywhere, and I love picking them up and just noodling around. I pick up my husband's tin whistle sometimes. He's really proficient, but it's about the second most annoying instrument - after the banjo - if you don't know how to play it.”

“I can't think of any punk who's put on an acoustic and hasn't just tried to sound like James Taylor.”

“I started on acoustic guitar after I heard Leadbelly and Big Bill Broonzy.”