I am a character, so that's the problem. There are many, many levels to how I behave. Some people might associate being Marilyn Manson as having lipstick on, but I don't really have some sort of other lifestyle.

When you're taught to love everyone, to love your enemies, then what value does that place on love?

I'm not a believer of the "perfect world" TV tries to feed us.

I remember growing up, saying you’re an artist it sounds pretentious but now it’s one of the only dignified things that you can call yourself.

People expect me to me a 'shock rocker,' but there's nothing you can do anymore to be shocking.

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

I never said to be like me, I say be like you and make a difference.