As far as a theoretical point of view for my generation, I'm probably the most successful theoretician. I mean, double albums and concepts and dresses and major disasters and wonderful successes and yet you don't see the critical review of my work. Why? Because it's all focused on the persona. Billy Corgan. But I get to sort of jump in and be Billy Corgan. But then I get to sort of jump back out and be like, sensitive man in the corner.

Ultimately, running a band is about the relationships you have with people.

I didn't find Jesus. He's been there the whole time.

I want people to see me happy.

I had such a big mouth for so long that it doesn't faze anybody anymore.

Most great records really start with the drums.

I'm sort of like a lame, single guy in a red sports car.