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A lot of times, I don't feel responsible for the songs myself. But that's my job or my place in life: to keep my search and catch the ideas before they pass me by.

From Daron Malakian

I am depressed sometimes, but it's not what keeps me at home or focused on work.

From Daron Malakian

I'm not very happy. I'm frustrated with human beings. I'm the guy who just wants to smack people in the face and say, 'Wake up!'

From Daron Malakian

If I was money-motivated, I wouldn't have joined a rock band with three other Armenian guys.

From Daron Malakian

System of a Down is the music that I wanted to buy but couldn't find at the store. It's the band I wanted to be a fan of.

From Daron Malakian

I don't ever put down bands.

From Daron Malakian

As a musician, I don't think I'm the greatest guitar player. I'm a bigger fan of the drums than I am the guitar; I just happen to play guitar. I play drums almost every day at my house. I wrote a lot of songs behind the drum kit, just having the music and vocals in my head and playing the rhythm.

From Daron Malakian