Ability Quote by Mike Portnoy

My lesson would be to not sell yourself to anybody else and stay true to yourself.

— Mike Portnoy

I love playing drums and helping out.

— Mike Portnoy

One of the biggest misconceptions was, after I left Dream Theater, I went off and did, like, five different bands and side projects. Everyone…

— Mike Portnoy

I don't even like doing drum solos live; to me, it's like, 'Ehhh.' It doesn't really interest me.

— Mike Portnoy

Every band goes through breakups or splits.

— Mike Portnoy

I am looking forward to working with the great staff of Loud & Proud Records, some of whom I worked very closely with during…

— Mike Portnoy

I'm a music fan first and foremost. I can find the beauty in Jellyfish and U2 just as much as Opeth and Lamb of…

— Mike Portnoy

I'm a very sentimental guy; I'm a very nostalgic guy.

— Mike Portnoy

It's all about the music, and I work as hard as I do strictly because of the music. It's not a money thing; it's…

— Mike Portnoy

One of the reasons I needed to leave Dream Theater was because I didn't want to end my career as just the drummer in…

— Mike Portnoy

I have no interest in playing 'perfect.' To me, it's more about being an entertainer. Having a connection with the audience.

— Mike Portnoy

I am - you know, I'm getting to do everything I've ever wanted to do, anything my imagination can think up. I'm getting to…

— Mike Portnoy