To me, the stage is like the free zone. That's what makes it exhilarating. For whatever reason, there's this weird little square where it's kind of a romper room for adults. — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
You can get bored up there on stage, night after night. But it's an open forum where you can get away with almost anything, so you might as well do it. — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
Diamanda Galás, the avant-weird performance artist... 'The devil's wife,' someone calls her. Faith No More loves Diamanda Galás. — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
I am constantly amazed at the musicians that are able to do the same thing over and over for 20 or more years. That… — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
I have to make an effort about things like going to the grocery store. That stuff reminds me that I don't live in the… — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
I'm at a point now where I crave healthy musical environments, where there is a genuine exchange of ideas without repressed envy or resentment,… — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
I lived in Italy for quite a while and married an Italian woman. While there, I immersed myself in the complete culture: the music,… — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
There has to be an element of danger, or at least an element of intrigue, for a band to be interesting. — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
