When it's time to make music, that's about getting lost for me. To be a control freak is not half as good… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
The problem is that music is selfish in that you need to make it for yourself, so that you can give it… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
Music is the only thing I've ever known that doesn't have any rules at all. — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
Why would you choose being bitter over choosing to make music? Being bitter is gross. It doesn't amount to anything. — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
People think that when they're playing it safe, they're trying to preserve what they have, but there is no preservation of what… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
Music's supposed to be real. When it really touches you, it's supposed to be real. — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
If you wanna be famous, then it's okay if the music is fake, because fame isn't real. — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
I've always had a sick sense of humor, and I've always wanted that to permeate the music because I don't take myself… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
I don't think it's good to run on anger, but it's really great when that's the first couple of gallons in your tank -… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
The first record I bought was a Carl Perkins record, because I saw him at The Festival at Sandpoint, Idaho. I loved Elvis and… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
When it's time to make music, that's about getting lost for me. To be a control freak is not half as good as being… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
I'm a fairly upbeat and happy guy, you know? I don't like people that feel sorry for themselves, and I traditionally stay away from… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
“It feels wonderful not to have anything to hide behind. It’s scary as shit, but that is okay.” — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
Making people uncomfortable is one of my hobbies. I'm always hoping that half the people get the joke and the other half are the… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
I think you can separate yourself from your fears. You know what you should do, and it's just scary to do it. But I'd… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image