“I think anything that's creative really takes my mind off whatever it is that I'm going through in my life. If you're going through heartbreak, and you can write a song, it's a wonderful win-win, because it takes your mind off the heartbreak, and you get to vent.”

Nikki Sixx is an American musician and songwriter. He rose to prominence as the bassist and primary songwriter for the hard rock band Mötley Crüe, crafting anthems that defined 1980s rock culture. His later work includes memoir writing and advocacy for addiction recovery.