I always wanted to play music, and always loved it. I saw a band come to school, when I was in elementary school, and wanted to play drums. I started playing drums at 11, and that's where it all started. — Patty Schemel Copy Share Image
You've really got to keep on improving and improving and improving. It still involves work. It's not like you get to a point, and… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
You don't really think that things will ever get better, but they do. People always ask me, "What would you say to gay teen… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
No one really listens to the drums, I don't think. They're there, but it's not a conscious thing to listen to. Everyone listens to… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
I feel like I'm 11 again, with my drums. It doesn't matter if it's good or bad. I'm just playing. — Patty Schemel Copy Share
I always wanted to play music, and always loved it. I saw a band come to school, when I was in elementary school, and… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
For a person that's on tour, the environment is difficult. I don't want to come off sounding like, "Oh, it's so hard!," but it… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
I love to go see live music. That used to be what I would do, almost every other night, and watch drummers play. — Patty Schemel Copy Share
To play the drums, you have to spread your legs and use your arms. It's a very physical instrument to play. It's not feminine. — Patty Schemel Copy Share
It's uncomfortable, definitely, but it's also really, really great to talk drums with kids and hear them get excited about music and talk about… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
Nowadays, there's a lot more that comes before music, that I need to take care of before I can sit down and play, and… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
Talking about music and talking about drums brings me back to my beginning and the simplicity, and the excitement about trying to play something… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
When I was a kid, I felt like I could do anything and play anything. I just felt super-confident. And then, once I started… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
For people that are in recovery, you really need to stick by your boundaries. It's hard because you're sharing this space and this experience… — Patty Schemel Copy Share
