Our father bought us 'Hound Dog' by Elvis and 'Long Tall Sally' by Little Richard, so those were the first records we owned. I don't know what his inspiration was for doing that... They weren't the kind of records you… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
When I think of Venice Beach, my father's painting is what comes to mind. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
Even before we had a band, the merging of music and movies just seemed so perfect. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
I can't say it wasn't fun in the 70s having screaming people in the audience. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
Having more people accepting what you're doing - that's the kind of limelight we really cherish. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
We just thought that bands from the U.S. in general were just really boring, and they didn't represent what we felt pop music should… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
When things are sequenced really hard, it has an effect similar to the one power chords had in the '70s. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
I'm so happy that the first time Russell and I saw 'Annette' with an audience was at the Cannes Film Festival, and even more… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
We detested folk music because it was cerebral and sedate and we had no time for that. But the Byrds were OK because they… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
Of course everybody wants to be filthy stinking rich. But we've seen the effect that having that kind of massive success has had on… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
People have told me repeatedly of how scared they were of seeing me on television. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
We kind of have a cranky side of ourselves, so when people get upset about what we're doing, we kind of feel that we're… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
There aren't enough people fighting for being conservative with your sexual tastes. There's a little too much adventuresome stuff going on, so it's good… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
There is something encouraging about the rebellious spirit of the Internet. It's like the modern equivalent of punk - anyone can make a record.… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
