Weezerpedia:Today's featured article/October 25, 2008

Soapbox: Just Don't Say No
By Scott Shriner

I haven't perfected the technique that I want to share with you. I practice it, much like how I practice bass. My goal is not to be perfect but simply to be aware, and to do my best on a day-to-day basis. I believe that practicing saying "yes" got me to where I am today. The more I continue to say "yes," the more I get out of life.

My whole life, I've had a natural tendency to say "no" to trying new things and taking chances. At first, I had to be muscled into saying "yes". For example, I refused to sing background vocals in my first cover band. The singer was my big cousin, and she could push me around more than most people - so when she wouldn't take no for an answer, I stepped up to the mic. I am so grateful to her for that. Singing has been a huge part of my life, and a must in Weezer. Not to mention how great it makes me feel to do it.

But it still took me a while longer to learn the lesson. (more...)