Hayley Williams
I enjoy punk, the attitude as well as the music, but I don't feel like I have to be a carbon copy of it and invite all this controversy just to be punk rock.Collection: Attitude
Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know where you stand.
No, I'm not a vegetarian. I do eat that way. I actually eat vegan quite a lot. I feel better when I eat that way, and I think there's been a lot of proof that's come up over the last however many years, that you can't deny, I don't think, that meat or dairy aren't all that good for us.
I just feel like bands always need to work harder than the hardest working band. You need to constantly be one-upping yourself and surprising yourself at how hard that you'll work and devote yourself to your craft.
'Looper' was so brilliant, and it took me forever to finally see it, but the way that movie ends and the message behind that is so selfless.
For me, embracing my own power is about embracing my right to be an individual.
The truth is, no matter what your lifestyle or occupation, nothing can really stop you when you're allowing yourself to be exactly who you want to be.
I stay away from dairy and I drink almond milk now. And I've also found that eating breakfast, like waking up and actually having it, helps me stay way healthy.
I'm not sorry for who I am.
I tend to enjoy proving people wrong.
What motivates me is seeing people in the crowd and wondering what they're going home to and what they're dealing with, and knowing that for the time being we're their escape.
Paramore will be the neighbor that comes over for tea and never leaves.
I met P. Diddy. Or Diddy. I like to call him Puffy because, let's be honest, that's who he is.
My mom was a huge Adam and the Ants fan. My granddad listened to a lot of Motown and Elvis and Johnny Cash. So I was kind of well-rounded.
I learn every day what it means to love myself, and I'm constantly figuring out what makes me feel empowered.
Whether I'm being influenced by new music that I'm listening to, books I've read, my friends, or my faith, I'm learning all the time.
People perceive punk rock in the sense of Sid Vicious, all strung-out, crazy and insane.
When I was in elementary school, I was a big fan of the zip-off pants that could be turned into shorts. The Delia's catalog used to be my bible.
I always knew I wanted to be in a band.
I know a lot of people think L.A. and they see a picture in their head, but those people obviously don't know me, because I sit on a couch every day. That's my idea of a good time - just being in a sweat suit.
I think it's important for bands to rough it. Whether you're in a van or a bus, it's still tough. You still have to stand in a two hour catering line with flies everywhere in the heat, and you still have to lug your gear.
The choices that we make aren't always perfect but it's ok... It's part of the journey.
Being on my own in a studio is really, really different than making music with the band. I can't say I necessarily enjoy it more, but it was just a new experience for me.
Oh yeah, I don't eat a lot of candy on tour. When I get home, man, I love candy. Oh, man, and ice cream. I can't eat it on tour because of the sugar and my throat.
Performing is the craziest workout for me, because I feel like, on the first day of tour, I'm going nuts. Halfway through, I'm just so tired but obviously you keep pushing yourself because you have fans watching you.
If you ever think about giving up, remember why you held on for so long.Collection: Encouraging
People who are 'different' are usually the ones that end up making a difference in the world.Collection: Inspirational
Remember to enjoy everything. The things that feel good, the things that hurt. It’s all gonna make you better. Stronger.Collection: Hurt
You don't need anyone's permission to be exactly who you want to beCollection: Needs
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is, “It’s okay.” It’s okay for me to be kind to myself. It’s okay to be wrong. It’s okay to get mad. It’s ok to be flawed. It’s okay to be happy. It’s okay to move on.Collection: Moving
Believe in your dreams even when they seem lost.Collection: Dream
Life is not always good, which is why music exists.Collection: Life Is
When we think we know people inside out and we think we know what's best for them we should try to remember we don't even know what's best for ourselves.Collection: Thinking
To anyone that ever told you you're no good.. they're no better.Collection: Motivational
The choices that we make aren't always perfect but it's ok, It's part of the journey.Collection: Journey
Don't be scared to embrace the way that it hurts just to grow. You'll look back and your heart will thank you for not standing still when what you needed the most was to move forwardCollection: Hurt
I don’t care if the world or anyone in it tries to drag me down. Because I know that in the end, they will be the ones left tired from the struggle to hold me back.Collection: Struggle
I’m in a band. I don’t go to church every Sunday. I love punk rock music. Sometimes I use swear words a lot. I respect and admire gay men and women. I’m obsessed with horror films. I know what shame feels like. And guess what old man? Jesus is still my Savior.Collection: Jesus
Accentuate the positive / Eliminate the negative.Collection: Negative People
I believe music is a place everyone of us can go to. I don’t care who you are, where you were born, what you do with your life. Everyone can come here in music and be equal.Collection: Believe
Let the pain remind you hearts can healCollection: Pain
It’s sad when friends become enemies. But what’s even worse is when they become strangers.Collection: Enemy
Any struggle or pain that you experience just gets you to the top, and you can't get there without making the climb. A few years later, you won't remember exactly the way the pain felt or how long it took, you'll just remember the view from the top. In fact, you might smile at the fact you had to work to get there.Collection: Inspirational
Whatever your pleasure, belief, sorrow or triumph... we are all human and we are all constantly facing some sort of brokenness. Of the heart, of finances, of family, of dreams... it is real pain and it can’t be ignored.Collection: Dream
My faith is the only thing that never fails me.Collection: Education
The only truth I know is my own.Collection: My Own
Music is proof that beauty is deeper than looks.Collection: Looks
Never stop supporting music because it will never stop being there for you when you need it.Collection: Needs
My hair is made of actual fire, you guys.Collection: Fire
we are to be brought through the fire, not left in it. and you know what? to anyone that ever told you that you're no good... they're no better.Collection: Fire