Ultimately, Running A Band Is About The

I Never Wanted To Leave The Smashing Pumpkins. That Was Never The Plan.

That's The Great Thing About Rock N' Roll: The Myth Is Ultimately More Important Than The Reality. And That's What You Learn - You Just Learn To Go With The Mythology.

We Are The Most Beloved And Hated Band In The World.

I Get More Out Of Life Just Being Myself, By Just Being A Human Being. Not By Being A Rock Star, Not By Being Whatever. Sometimes I Act Like A Jerk, But I Think People Respect Me For Being Myself. That's The Ultimate Thing About The Smashing Pumpkins.

Rock In The Mainstream Culture Has Lost A Lot Of Its Mojo.