Quotes by Gene Simmons

“The notion is that if you want to welcome me with open arms, Im afraid youre also going to have to welcome me with open legs.”

“The makeup is simply an extension of the personality and colors, clothing, makeup all express something.”

“I wanted to be in a band that gave bang for the buck. I wanted to be in the band who didnt look like a bunch of guys who, you know, should be in a library studying for their finals.”

“Im in a weird band. Weve done very well. The American Dream is alive and well.”

“When you really think about it, Im not delusional enough to think that what I do is important to life as we know it on this planet. No. But neither is what you do.”

“And in music, its the great aphrodisiac that says that even though Im short, fat, ugly, bald, and... and Im hung like a second-grader, but if Im in a rock band, Ive got a better than average chance of bedding you down than if I was a dentist.”

“You know why Im pulling your leg? Because I cant touch it from where I am.”

“My skin is more beautiful than yours. I would be quite more popular in jail if I so chose.”

Before I ever knew what the word Entrepeneur was, I realized in America and in the Western part of the world in general, you are given the opportunity to be whatever you want to be. And that is all anyone should ever expect from the Capitalist system. The rest is up to you.Its up to you to educate yourself.Its up to you to learn speaking skills and people skills.Its up to you to try (and usually fail, but to try again) all sorts of ventures.The rest is a combination of hard work, being at the right place ...at the right time...with the right thing...oh yes...and more (never ending) hard work.

Women, you have all this power, I’m telling you. In business, you have something called an inferred fiduciary duty to yourself. Look at the other hugely successful women in industry, commerce, science and everywhere else and you’ll see women who are feminine, beautiful but also do not rely on men for their self-empowerment.

Walk amongst the natives by day, but in your heart be Superman.

Sugar-free ice pops are an invention of God. They hardly have any calories since theyre mostly water. I eat about 15 pops every two days.

Never underestimate the power of being popular in pop culture. You have to be able to do something. You can have a good seat at the restaurant, but you still have to pay for the meal. Fame is important, but to be rich is more important.

The only jobs kids have are to do well in school, to be charming and polite, and be thankful. Thats it. Ill house you, protect you, Ill even give my life for you, and in return, you will behave.

I do often fly first class, but I dont travel with a posse, or bodyguard, or an assistant.

I fly economy. I do often fly first class, but I dont travel with a posse, or bodyguard, or an assistant.

The biggest financial pitfall in life is divorce. And the biggest reason for divorce is marriage.

The sad thing is most people have to check with someone before they do the things that make them happy. Were all passing through; the least we can do is be happy, and the only way to do that is by being selfish.

Im fascinated with myself and love hearing the sound of my own voice. Id like to hear what I have to say. A lot of people dont like being alone because they truly dont like themselves, but I love me.