The only jobs kids have are to do well in school, to be charming and polite, and be thankful. That's it. I'll house you, protect you, I'll even give my life for you, and in return, you will behave.
Gene SimmonsThe death of rock was not a natural death. Rock did not die of old age. It was murdered.
Gene SimmonsWhen you are a rock star in front of 20,000 people, you receive instant gratification. A rock star on tour is a king in his domain.
Gene SimmonsRecognize a rock 'n' roller for what he is, which is a damned lucky guy not to have to work for a living.
Gene SimmonsI'll get rid of the drug problem. The first drug dealer will be publicly executed in front of everybody and all of the sudden the rest of the drug dealers are going to go "Uh oh!" Watch how fast the drug problem disappears. If you use drugs, you're addicted and you steal something, you'll get sent off to the outback and to work camps and all of the sudden no drug addicts. See how simple that is? So simple.
Gene Simmons