Band Quote by Ron Mael

Even before we had a band, the merging of music and movies just seemed so perfect.

— Ron Mael

I can't say it wasn't fun in the 70s having screaming people in the audience.

— Ron Mael

Having more people accepting what you're doing - that's the kind of limelight we really cherish.

— Ron Mael

We just thought that bands from the U.S. in general were just really boring, and they didn't represent what we felt pop music should…

— Ron Mael

When things are sequenced really hard, it has an effect similar to the one power chords had in the '70s.

— Ron Mael

I'm so happy that the first time Russell and I saw 'Annette' with an audience was at the Cannes Film Festival, and even more…

— Ron Mael

We detested folk music because it was cerebral and sedate and we had no time for that. But the Byrds were OK because they…

— Ron Mael

Of course everybody wants to be filthy stinking rich. But we've seen the effect that having that kind of massive success has had on…

— Ron Mael

People have told me repeatedly of how scared they were of seeing me on television.

— Ron Mael

We kind of have a cranky side of ourselves, so when people get upset about what we're doing, we kind of feel that we're…

— Ron Mael

There aren't enough people fighting for being conservative with your sexual tastes. There's a little too much adventuresome stuff going on, so it's good…

— Ron Mael

There is something encouraging about the rebellious spirit of the Internet. It's like the modern equivalent of punk - anyone can make a record.…

— Ron Mael