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title: "11 Always Quotes By Mike Portnoy"
description: "11 Always quotes by Mike Portnoy. Plus more from Mike Portnoy and more Always sayings from other authors."
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> [I was always very extroverted and loud.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-was-always-very-extroverted-and-loud/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf0/mike-portnoy-5256_always_i-was-always-very-extroverted-and-loud-3_3096340.jpg)

> [I always follow my heart.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-always-follow-my-heart/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/mike-portnoy-5256_always_i-always-follow-my-heart-2131676_2131676.jpg)

> [I kind of always made it a tradition, whenever Dream Theater played Toronto, to play a Rush cover.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-kind-of-always-made-it-a-tradition-whenever-dream-theater-played/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ed2/mike-portnoy-5256_always_i-kind-of-always-made-it-a-tradition-whe_1278630.jpg)

> [I surround myself with incredible musicians who inspire me to always do my best.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-surround-myself-with-incredible-musicians-who-inspire-me-to-always/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/46c/mike-portnoy-5256_always_i-surround-myself-with-incredible-musici_2636225.jpg)

> [Billy Sheehan has always been my number one favorite bass player of all time.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/billy-sheehan-has-always-been-my-number-one-favorite-bass-player-of/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f8/mike-portnoy-5256_always_billy-sheehan-has-always-been-my-number_1461752.jpg)

> [Life is too short for resentments, and I always forgive.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/life-is-too-short-for-resentments-and-i-always-forgive/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb2/mike-portnoy-5256_always_life-is-too-short-for-resentments-and-i_991737.jpg)

> [I see the headlines on Blabbermouth, and the fans are saying, 'Why is he always talking about Dream Theater?' I'm not talking…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-see-the-headlines-on-blabbermouth-and-the-fans-are-saying-why-is-he/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ac0/mike-portnoy-5256_always_i-see-the-headlines-on-blabbermouth-and_415049.jpg)

> [To me, a great drummer isn't always about somebody with chops who can shred. A great drummer is someone who is part…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/to-me-a-great-drummer-isn-t-always-about-somebody-with-chops-who-can/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9b/mike-portnoy-5256_always_to-me-a-great-drummer-isn-t-always-about_2837792.jpg)

> [I've known Russell Allen for over a decade now, and I've always thought he was a very underrated singer. He has one…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-ve-known-russell-allen-for-over-a-decade-now-and-i-ve-always/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ee/mike-portnoy-5256_always_i-ve-known-russell-allen-for-over-a-deca_1226982.jpg)

> [In all of my years in this business, I've always been part of either a progressive band or a metal band.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/in-all-of-my-years-in-this-business-i-ve-always-been-part-of-either-a/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab0/mike-portnoy-5256_always_in-all-of-my-years-in-this-business-i-ve_1951405.jpg)

> [I've always had lots of side projects in my life, but what's exciting for me is knowing that Adrenaline Mob is bigger…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-ve-always-had-lots-of-side-projects-in-my-life-but-what-s-exciting/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86a/mike-portnoy-5256_adrenaline_i-ve-always-had-lots-of-side-projects-in_2057258.jpg)

## Other authors on Always

## More by Mike Portnoy

> [My lesson would be to not sell yourself to anybody else and stay true to yourself.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/my-lesson-would-be-to-not-sell-yourself-to-anybody-else-and-stay-true/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [I love playing drums and helping out.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-love-playing-drums-and-helping-out/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [One of the biggest misconceptions was, after I left Dream Theater, I went off and did, like, five different bands and side projects. Everyone…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/one-of-the-biggest-misconceptions-was-after-i-left-dream-theater-i/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [I don't even like doing drum solos live; to me, it's like, 'Ehhh.' It doesn't really interest me.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-don-t-even-like-doing-drum-solos-live-to-me-it-s-like-ehhh-it-doesn/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [Every band goes through breakups or splits.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/every-band-goes-through-breakups-or-splits/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [I am looking forward to working with the great staff of Loud &amp; Proud Records, some of whom I worked very closely with during…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-am-looking-forward-to-working-with-the-great-staff-of-loud-proud/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [I'm a music fan first and foremost. I can find the beauty in Jellyfish and U2 just as much as Opeth and Lamb of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-m-a-music-fan-first-and-foremost-i-can-find-the-beauty-in-jellyfish/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [I'm a very sentimental guy; I'm a very nostalgic guy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-m-a-very-sentimental-guy-i-m-a-very-nostalgic-guy/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [It's all about the music, and I work as hard as I do strictly because of the music. It's not a money thing; it's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/it-s-all-about-the-music-and-i-work-as-hard-as-i-do-strictly-because/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [One of the reasons I needed to leave Dream Theater was because I didn't want to end my career as just the drummer in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/one-of-the-reasons-i-needed-to-leave-dream-theater-was-because-i-didn/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [I have no interest in playing 'perfect.' To me, it's more about being an entertainer. Having a connection with the audience.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-have-no-interest-in-playing-perfect-to-me-it-s-more-about-being-an/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [I am - you know, I'm getting to do everything I've ever wanted to do, anything my imagination can think up. I'm getting to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-am-you-know-i-m-getting-to-do-everything-i-ve-ever-wanted-to-do/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [I could be just as happy playing a Beatles song as I am when I'm thrashing out the double bass stuff with Adrenaline Mob.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-could-be-just-as-happy-playing-a-beatles-song-as-i-am-when-i-m/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [I see the headlines on Blabbermouth, and the fans are saying, 'Why is he always talking about Dream Theater?' I'm not talking about Dream…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/i-see-the-headlines-on-blabbermouth-and-the-fans-are-saying-why-is-he/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

> [Flying Colors is more alternative pop with a prog edge. Think the Beatles meets U2 meets Muse and Foo Fighters. It is the opposite…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-portnoy/flying-colors-is-more-alternative-pop-with-a-prog-edge-think-the/)

[Mike Portnoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-portnoy/)

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