I think art is the only thing that's spiritual in the world. And I refuse to forced to believe in other people's interpretations of God. I don't think anybody should be. No one person can own the copyright to what God means. Marilyn Manson on art
Growing up going to Christian school and the concept that you're born a sinner and you don't really have a choice to change who you are has been hammered into my head and created the entire reason why I made art and made a band and made records called 'Antichrist Superstar.' Marilyn Manson on art
I can't satisfy myself with just trying to tie all of my imagination into music, especially when music is not appreciated as an art form as much as it used to be. Marilyn Manson on art
Art gives me the freedom I don't have when I make music. Marilyn Manson on art
Marilyn Monroe wasn't even her real name, Charles Manson isn't his real name, and now, I'm taking that to be my real name. But what's real? You can't find the truth, you just pick the lie you like the best. Marilyn Manson on best
The time that people aren't expecting what's going to happen, I find that's the best time to really cause the damage that needs to be done. Marilyn Manson on best
Sometimes you feel awkward being what you're best at, you feel like you have to be something new. Marilyn Manson on best
There's no reason to change what you are, but if you're not being you, then you need to acknowledge that. Marilyn Manson on change
Growing up going to Christian school and the concept that you're born a sinner and you don't really have a choice to change who you are has been hammered into my head and created the entire reason why I made art and made a band and made records called 'Antichrist Superstar.' Marilyn Manson on change
I was married to someone who wanted me to change. Become more adult, more responsible. I began not to like myself, not like what I do. I lost my identity. Everything began collapsing around me. Marilyn Manson on change
As a kid I had buck teeth and braces and acne. I hated what I saw. I'm still not comfortable, but that's why I change and adapt the way I look. Marilyn Manson on change
My dad loves what I do and I support my parents financially because they didn't have a job that gave them a pension. Marilyn Manson on dad
If what you do is being threatened as a profession, that could be scary. But that's the same reason why I walked out on stage many times after receiving death threats. I couldn't live without doing what I wanted to do. So at the same time I have to be willing to die for it. Marilyn Manson on death
When all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams will be destroyed. Marilyn Manson on dreams
If one more 'journalist' makes a cavalier statement about me and my band, I will personally or with my fans' help, greet them at their home and discover just how much they believe in their freedom of speech. Marilyn Manson on freedom
Art gives me the freedom I don't have when I make music. Marilyn Manson on freedom
I think art is the only thing that's spiritual in the world. And I refuse to forced to believe in other people's interpretations of God. I don't think anybody should be. No one person can own the copyright to what God means. Marilyn Manson on god
If one more 'journalist' makes a cavalier statement about me and my band, I will personally or with my fans' help, greet them at their home and discover just how much they believe in their freedom of speech. Marilyn Manson on home
I can't satisfy myself with just trying to tie all of my imagination into music, especially when music is not appreciated as an art form as much as it used to be. Marilyn Manson on imagination
I am drawn to women who are independent and creative, which is problematic because it's a struggle, a competition of careers. There's jealousy. Marilyn Manson on jealousy