Men have a lot less to write about, unless you're somebody like Tom Waits or John Lennon. And the female voice is much more suited to melody. Men have this barky thing - we're domesticated apes with a microphone. Brandon Boyd apebarkydomesticate share on social
Music has always been my back door to life. It is important for people to find something that excites them. I like the concept that if you do what excites you, you will be rewarded generously, whatever form reward takes, which is not necessarily money. Brandon Boyd backconceptdoor share on social
I'll make music, whether or not anyone is listening, for the rest of my life. It's a natural form of expression for me, the same way I draw and write and sing. Brandon Boyd drawexpressionform Change image and share on social
The girl I find who wants to talk about quantum theory in a bar is the one I want to marry. Brandon Boyd barfindgirl Change image and share on social
I think I grew a grey watching you procrastinate. Brandon Boyd greygrowprocrastinate Change image and share on social
I think that what most artists are trying to do is trying to understand. I think what distinguishes creative people and/or artists from another type of person is perhaps a willingness to go headlong into that uncertainty. Brandon Boyd artistcreativedistinguish share on social
Music has to be written while people are still excited about a particular melodic or rhythmic sequence. The idea doesn't come out the same if we're not really excited about it. Brandon Boyd exciteideamelodic Change image and share on social
I follow a dairy-free and gluten-free diet, which can be challenging in some places. Brandon Boyd challengedairydiet Change image and share on social
Drawing and visual pursuits were first. Music came and found me in a way. Really, what it's about is creative problem solving, and music is a lot more an expression of that than painting is for me. Brandon Boyd creativedrawexpression Change image and share on social
I'm sure we'll be Tweetin' up the Twitosphere as we travel around the world playing music. Brandon Boyd musicplaytravel Change image and share on social