I spent my life's work doing what I did in Dream Theater for 25 years, so I'm proud of that. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I don't think I was ever meant to be tied down to one band for the rest of my life, playing one… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I've always had lots of side projects in my life, but what's exciting for me is knowing that Adrenaline Mob is bigger… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I have so much gratitude that I get to do this for a living and that I actually have fans who come… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I've been asked to write a book several times; I've had several publishers come to me and offer me book deals. Especially… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I love my family more than life itself, but I can only sit at home by my pool eating barbecue food so… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I find myself a much happier person when I turn off my computer and live my life. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I live a very open life. I value my relationship with the fans, and I utilize Twitter and Facebook and my web… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
My lesson would be to not sell yourself to anybody else and stay true to yourself. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
One of the biggest misconceptions was, after I left Dream Theater, I went off and did, like, five different bands and side projects. Everyone… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I don't even like doing drum solos live; to me, it's like, 'Ehhh.' It doesn't really interest me. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I am looking forward to working with the great staff of Loud & Proud Records, some of whom I worked very closely with during… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
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… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
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… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
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… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I have no interest in playing 'perfect.' To me, it's more about being an entertainer. Having a connection with the audience. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
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… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
