As far as the performance goes, I want to create an atmosphere, and use 5.1 sound and imagery and shape and form to transform the stage from one thing to another, as if you're watching a movie.

If anybody wants to be a rock star they've gotta try hard enough. They're not gonna get it handed to them

Find out what's really out there. I never said to be like me, I say be like you and make a difference.

They'll see it. And it doesn't matter if they don't. It's only Rock 'n' Roll. But I do intend to move more into the Mainstream. Marilyn Manson is just the First phase.

I pity anybody who has to spend a day with me.

My first dissatisfaction has always been with religion.

Music is the strongest form of magic.