SpinMag: Hey, Gerard. It's Kyle from Spin. Where are you?
NotOkayHelena: I'm on foot in Australia on a Blackberry.
NotOkayHelena: I'm surrounded by ferocious hotels.
SpinMag: Congratulations on basically sweeping the Readers Poll. My Chemical Romance won Band of the Year. Who'd you like to thank?
NotOkayHelena: The fans!
NotOkayHelena: We have the best fans in the world, actually. They're a newer, unafraid, more dangerous model. But dangerous in a positive way.
SpinMag: Who got your Band of the Year vote? Outside of yourselves, of course.
NotOkayHelena: Green Day!
NotOkayHelena: Green Day was the story of the year and the comeback of the decade.
NotOkayHelena: Now I'm on a ferry!
NotOkayHelena: We're also, like, two sides of the same coin, I feel.
SpinMag: How do you mean?
NotOkayHelena: We both come from the same kind of place...basements, vans...that's our world. We were both thrust into a position of importance…and both bands give a shit about these kids…they aren't a demographic to exploit...they are like a weapon.
NotOkayHelena: Exiting ferry.
SpinMag: Has Billie Joe offered up any sagelike wisdom to you?
NotOkayHelena: Tons of it...all very valuable...he gave me the courage to be a leader, to inspire others, embrace that and be fearless.
SpinMag: Does the band have any New Year's resolutions?
NotOkayHelena: None so far...I guess we'll just keep it real.
SpinMag: Just like a gangsta rapper.