Billy Corgan

Calm, open debate, and logical thought drive strength to its maximum effectiveness. ”

I had concussions as a kid playing football and basketball, and know what it feels like and to have someone say 'Just rub some dirt on it, and get back in there.' ”

What most people do is try to find a comfortable persona that they're in alignment with and the public likes and appreciates them for. ”

More than any audience in the world, Americans will cross their arms, stare at you and say, 'OK, whaddya got?' - no matter how many times you've proven it to them. ”

I've never had coffee. I've always hated the smell. It was always tea. I was a pretty typical kid, though. I grew up drinking Lipton. I didn't know there was other tea to drink. ”

People try to make a big deal, like I don't want to play my old songs. That's not it. I don't want to play my old songs if that's my only option. That's a different thing. ”

One thing I've learned to appreciate as I've gotten a little older is direct forms of communication. ”

If I worried about appearances, I wouldn't be at Cubs games. ”

Hey, Christian rock, if you want to be good, stop copying U2. U2 already did it. You know what I mean? There's a lot of U2-esque Christian rock. ”

Personally, I think Jesus would like better bands. ”