Redfoo

“There are bands that make parodies of being in a band, like Spinal Tap. That's a big influence. They're making fun of a rock band, but they write lyrics that are better than real rock bands.”

“We all Tinder in life. We all look at somebody and go: 'OK, swipe right.'”

“I actually named myself Redfoo because I want a name that describes my energy. Red stands for passion. Foo stands for foolishness and having fun. It's passionate foolishness.”

“My intent is to party and have fun and to help the world and help all people become stronger and successful in whatever they do. That's what I spread.”

“I had to focus on my music career. But tennis has always been a passion.”

“I kind of just took everything that people thought was weird about me and used it as a strength.”

“I don't want to get into the U.S. Open through the back door. I want to earn it.”

“If you were good at tennis, you were a star in my dad's world.”

“I grew up basically in a predominantly, you know, white community and I was mixed but as a kid you don't know that. So I was always different, always stood out and people would always make fun of me.”

“I was a class clown, never got good grades.”

“Travel means growth. You have to see something new. You have to grow. You can't grow in the same place. Travel takes the edge off and you are thrust into a new environment where you are forced to survive and to learn the language.”

“Every time I perform I always kind of outdo myself.”

“I was really passionate about bringing party music to the world, so I will always be making some kind of party music.”

“You don't want to get too ridiculous on the weekdays.”

“I don't really believe in the supernatural, as far as the negativity.”

“I am just a vehicle for the party music.”

“If you're on Tinder and you're really trying to look for love, that's going too far. You have to be yourself... and find love at the coffee shop, or in your own community.”

“We think accolades are nice, awards are great, but we make music for the people.”

“I went to school with my good friend will.i.am and he used to make fun of me when I rapped, but in Sweden, I was the best rapper.”