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 be a contributing member of a band or society. I have to take care of myself… — Patty Schemel Copy Share Image
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 with other people who might not need to do those things for themselves. — 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 Image
The drums are what drives the whole thing. It's the backbone of the song. — Patty Schemel Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
