Marilyn Manson is a mockery of American pop culture.

I've never treated anyone in my band like they're not on the same level as me. I'm not that kind of person.

Why should we believe in a god, that doesnt believe in us?

I'm everything they are afraid of. Everything they hate. Everything they try to hide and a lot more. Besides, I speak my mind and show people what's out there in reality.

Art gives me the freedom I don't have when I make music.

I was never afriad of what was under the bed. I wanted it but never got it. I became it.

Looking back, the only person that really surprised me was Chris Vrenna only because I've known him since 1992, and for him not to be able to say it to my face, "Hey, I don't want to do this anymore." Instead, he said "I'll see you tomorrow" and then he never came back. I find that strange. I don't know if he is afraid of me or thinks I'm going to beat him over the head with something. I'm not like that.