Hearing other peoples' interpretations of your lyrics, to me, is just a total kick in the pants. Half the time, they're better. — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
I've had the new band experience plenty of times, and sometimes, it just sort of peters out. — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
Golf is the only sport I've encountered where you can really suck but still have a good time. — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
All time faves would be 'Smash TV,' 'NHL Hockey,' 'Grand Theft Autos,' 'NBA Lives,' 'Sonic.' — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
With Mr. Bungle, I'd lay down a really rough demo of my vocals and then play them for the guys without telling… — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
I write lyrics based on music, on a musical flow, and what sounds good at the time. — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
Movies were, to me, like a way out. It was an escape valve. I remember having my parents drop me off at… — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
I'm not a poet. I'm not up onstage to get something off my chest. I'm making musical statements, or, most of the… — 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
