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 have no interest in playing 'perfect.' To me, it's more about being an entertainer. Having a connection with the audience. — Mike Portnoy Connection Copy Share Image
In Adrenaline Mob, I'm not the leader, but I'm on the board of directors, and that's OK. I'm not stressing out over… — Mike Portnoy Adrenaline Copy Share Image
Trite as it sounds, follow your heart. Persevere. And if you follow your heart and persevere, it will pay off. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
One of my biggest concerns was how defensive the fans would be over The REV's drum throne. I'm grateful they have been… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I'm not a politician; I'm a very open, honest guy, and that's the way it is - that's the way I am;… — Mike Portnoy Honest Copy Share Image
In all of my years in this business, I've always been part of either a progressive band or a metal band. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
Dream Theater was my baby. I formed it from the beginning, out of college, and I lived a lifetime with them. — Mike Portnoy Beginning Copy Share Image
When sequencing an album, you kind of have to look at it like you're making a movie with different acts, and you… — Mike Portnoy Album Copy Share Image
We kind of established in Sons of Apollo right from the get go that it would be a very collaborative process musically,… — Mike Portnoy Apollo Copy Share Image
Any time I say anything about Dream Theater... Honestly, I'd rather not talk about it. Because no matter what I say, it… — 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… — 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… — Mike Portnoy Career 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 Books Copy Share Image
I really do care what people think, and I revolved my whole career and all the twenty five years with Dream Theater...… — 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 Family Copy Share Image
As far as I know, you only live once. So, I want to make the most of it while I can and… — 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
My time and my legacy with Dream Theater will always be a part of me. It's something I'll always be proud of. — 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… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I think if there's any one band that every member of Sons of Apollo has been influenced by, I think Van Halen… — Mike Portnoy Apollo Copy Share Image
I don't consider myself a great drummer. I consider myself just a music fan that's a very, very passionate artist, and the… — Mike Portnoy Artist Copy Share Image
