❝ “The bigger idea is that punk is a living thing,” Letts says. “It’s not a dead thing to look back on, it’s something to look forward to. It’s a birthright of young people. It’s important to understand that this spirit, this attitude — and I ain’t talkin’ about mohawks and safety pins — has a lineage that goes back hundreds of years. It’s important to push things forward. Turn problems into assets.” ❞ *

❝ “If you can explain it, then it ain’t punk rock,” said Letts with a laugh. “It’s going left when everyone’s turning right. It’s turning problems into assets. It’s understanding that a good idea attempted is better than a bad idea perfected. It’s being brave enough to go somewhere that others won’t.” ❞ *