There's also this weirdness to California, this darkness, it's a place where people come to follow their dreams and sometimes don't make… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I kinda like the duality of California and the dark side, the underbelly of California. — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I kinda like the duality of California and the dark side, the underbelly of California, and I think that's what this album… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
We never really set out to talk about California on the album ['California'], it was something that we noticed that was happening… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
California to me as a concept or as an idea always seems like endless optimism and endless opportunity - when people think… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
Even though it was January, in Los Angeles it was beautiful and sunny and the blue skies were out and it was… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
Ideas are really what interest me in producing a band, if I can bring something productive to the project. — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
There's also this weirdness to California, this darkness, it's a place where people come to follow their dreams and sometimes don't make it. — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I would probably say, 'Don't worry so much about stuff as you grow up.' — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
The process of introducing people to new music is amazing. It's a gift. One of the best parts of any day is when someone… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I still feel like we're the underdogs, but I feel like people respect us now. People might not like our band or love our… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I don't have a problem being on 'MTV,' and I don't have a problem being on the radio. I actually like it. So there.… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
Make yourself do something stupid so when you really do something stupid you won't feel so bad — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I feel like anyone can be a kid forever as long as you have that mindset and attitude towards the world. — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
Now everything is available at the push of a button, and that thrill of the search is gone. With vinyl albums and special edition… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
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