“It's different for every song. But for 'Say Something,' I think it was...” — Ian Axel Quote

“It's different for every song. But for 'Say Something,' I think it was Chad who had an idea on guitar, and I had an idea on piano for different songs, and we just married them together. We bounce things off each other constantly and kind of massage all these ideas into a three and a half minute pop song.”

“I feel that when Chad is in the room, I can tap into this other thing where music comes from. I don't know. It's just this really magical, special connection and relationship.”

“I'm a big fan of piano-based rock music like Elton John, Ben Folds, and even Queen.”

“The pro playoff system doesn't cause the same tension. Suppose a team has a bad night? It can bounce back in the next game. In college tournament all they can hope for is the consolation, maybe.”

“I don't know how many times I've turned to Twitter and Facebook to commiserate and celebrate, bounce ideas off of friends, colleagues and other entrepreneurs, and just connect with the wider world outside my office.”

“I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce.”