Mark Mothersbaugh Quotes

We`ve turned down multi million dollar films, simply because we liked the film better. We have the luxury to do so - we have projects that make the money, and others that we do for love.

My major was Fine Arts and Education thinking I would become an Art Teacher. I couldn`t visualize myself as an art teacher, thinking how it wouldn`t work.

I went to Kent State basically to avoid going to Vietnam, I had no idea what I was doing in the world. I was lost, and trying not to get into a fight every day.

To me I think artists in general make a statement - and for the rest of their lives - every album, every book - are variations on a theme.

Right now I just finished writing the music for a Rugrats feature film and the third week of September I go to London, and the Orchestra is going to perform the score.

I don`t cook - I can cook - but I`m not very good. I like being asked over for dinner, because she can`t cook either. We would starve if it weren`t for modern technology. I know how to work a microwave, but love home cooked meals.

As far as the style, I was fascinated by surrealism.

Personally I`m very happy to be behind the scenes. I like collaboration, I like working with directors.

I was lucky enough to get to perform on stage in front of 20 million people on TV, and 150 thousand in concerts. For 15 minutes I got to be a rock star, the 15 minutes is great! It turns into Spinal Tap after 20 minutes.