Quotes

“I’m an extremely restless, highly neurotic person who just wants to be productive. My biggest fear is that I’m just sitting here filling up space. We’re over-populated as it is. If I’m going to be here I might as well accomplish something while I’m breathing.”

From InterviewsSo there's been a lot of stuff written about you on gay Web sites. You've been called the "hunk du jour" and LOGOonline's "new crush." How do you feel about guys being into you? "I feel flattered and ridiculous. I'm the kind of person who tries to please myself first, so that kind of thing goes in one ear and out the other. But overall, I think it's really nice. It's actually funny for me because when I was growing up, a ton of people thought I was gay. And they would say it while I was standing right there - 'He's not gay?' And I was like, 'I'm right here!' I play into that now because I find it fun for me." - Rage Magazine Dec 2008 “I do apologize for the hairdo. I let it get a bit long, dangerously close to a mullet.” - on his hair in uncensored interview.comI have this sweaty-hand problem, and I was so nervous about this ‘Cashmere Mafia’ thing with Lucy Liu — we have a big makeout scene — that I kept apologizing,” he said. “I actually went to see a doctor, it’s so bad.” Ms. Liu “was really nice about it, though,” he said. “She recommended acupuncture.”

Random"I still feel like a garage band." - with MTV “At the after party(MTV Movie Awards), I approached Lamar Odom of the Lakers and wished him good luck on the finals. I'm not sure why I did that really. I'm a huge basketball fan but I want the Celtics to win. I guess his towering presence got me all flustered.” - VE myspace blog“ahhh road life. fast food. homogenous hotel rooms. bad hygiene. bad jokes.” - on touring“I’m years away from being macho or anything like that. I am what I am and it’s nice.” “She’s witty, smart, sexy,” he said of Ms. Fey. “I was intimidated by her more than anyone else I’ve acted alongside.” What he learned from her, he said, was “that normal people can be in this business.”

What Others Say About Val“What was so amazing about his audition was how a different person comes alive in him when he’s singing and playing his guitar. He’s so confident.” - America Ferrera"Val is a gifted musician with a lot of discipline. He is doing all the right things. He is showing results. The album is gaining exposure." - Andy Gesner from HIP Video Promotion“Val is a friend of ours and he has that epic, chest thumping quality in his voice that I think super heroes would really get off on.” - The Milwaukees “many thanks to Val Emmich and his band for opening the shows on the tour. he is incredible, and you will be hearing from him this fall when his record comes out on Epic Records.” - Butch Walker“Val Emmich is a major talent, and I couldn't be happier about his signing with Epic. Getting to watch Val's career grow from his days with Ben Trovato and Awake Asleep to the early stages of his solo career has shown me that hard work and dedication really can pay off. That knowledge drives me harder towards my goals. With any luck, Val will make a mark on the record industry and bring further attention to the Garden State.” - Hero Pattern "Val is awesome." - Pete and J now Harper Blynn (thanks Lauren)"He has an emotional voice." - Brian Molko, Placebo (thanks Zura!)"Val is craaaaaazy. He's not normal." - Ron Haney (declares on Stay In Touch With Val Emmich)

VE Twitter (LOL)i have nothing to say. just letting you know that i'm still here on the planet. i'm glad I just wasted ten seconds tweeting. kill me nowOnly one thing that could keep me indoors on such a beautiful day ... recording. That and perhaps sex.summer means sandals. i hate sandals. and crocs and all the sockless wonders. perhaps i'll go barefoot. it's good enough for dogs.

On Stage Performance Banter"We have a request, shit that's a first.""Last song, you guys. I have to get home to walk my dog.""Those are my balls you're playing with."

Conversations with VE (VE to valemmichfans.com)"where did you find that photo you use for Twitter. Me in a red shirt and sunglasses? Never saw that. Btw..I think this is funny that I'm asking you.""You remember when you told me that I can be difficult? Well, you see, I sort of did it again."Me: You’ve never heard of Prince’s Kiss or 50 Cent’s Candyshop? But they’re mainstream!
  Val: I haven’t heard that much music.
  Me: I could send you the songs.
  Val: It’s okay. I have this thing called the internet.Me: I am sort of >:O with you right now, Val Emmich.
  Val: what is that symbol? Is that a good symbol or a bad symbol? "can I ask where/how you saw the Macy's commercial? I have not seen it. how do you know shit before I do?"I don't mess around when it comes to my popcornWhat exactly do you do at a Chocolate Show?