A biography for Arnel Pinedahasn’t been written yet.
“I think my mother was there all the time. Every time I thought I was almost dying and gave up hope in my life, I felt like she was whispering in my ear and asking me, 'Why are you doing this?'”
“Money, to me, is just a mode of transportation that I use to get around but not enough to get me where I really want to be: to a world of bliss and happiness.”
“People need to know what I've gone through.”
“I would hang out with my friends, and they would make me sing in exchange for food. I'd tag along just so I could eat. Then we would go to the park, and I'd sleep there with other homeless kids.”
“I like talking.”
“I believe in second chances.”
“I'm allergic to molds, cigarette smoke, smog and dust and animals' hair.”
“I'm short. I'm so Asian.”
“Just continue what you are doing. You should have no hesitation, no stopping - just keep on going to the next level.”
“Make sure that you are happy with what you are doing; otherwise, you will be miserable. Pursue your dream. Don't give up.”
“I try to live under the radar as much as possible.”
“I prefer alkaline water. Good for the vocal cords, especially if you take it in the morning.”
“Journey is my life now.”
“I just ignore those who say negative comments against me. Whether I'm doing right or wrong, they would still say the same things against me.”
“What I consider a challenge is to prove that I am worthy as Journey's new vocalist.”
“I think I was 10 or 11 years old. I think the first song I learned about then was 'Open Arms.' Then, when I got tired of listening to 'Open Arms,' I borrowed my friend's Journey album, 'Escape,' and tried to listen to every song.”
“I am a great believer in alkaline water which lessens the acid in my system.”
“I am very grateful for all the blessings; I couldn't ask for more.”
“It has been magical. I can't think of a better word to describe my journey than magical.”