As much as you put into it is as much as you get out of it.

- Nuno Bettencourt

There's two facets to writing a song. There's you sitting in your room writing the sentiments of the song; the lyrics, the melody and the changes, an…

- Nuno Bettencourt

Having a baby is one of the most wonderful things in your life, as well as the hardest thing in your life.

- Nuno Bettencourt

I never record anything like a demo, I just go for it.

- Nuno Bettencourt

Live are a really good band. I like Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead I love. Even Oasis.

- Nuno Bettencourt

I think I'm a music fan before anything else.

- Nuno Bettencourt

I definitely get affected by new stuff. There's a lot of older influences, but there's also newer stuff too.

- Nuno Bettencourt

Even with Extreme, I don't think you have a choice but to sort of have somewhat of an influence of the times.

- Nuno Bettencourt

Great vocal track on "You can't cheat fate."

- Nuno Bettencourt