135 Quotes by Mike McCready

I like to have a lot of different creative outlets.

Every Crohn's and colitis patient is different, and they all respond to different things. That's the craziest thing about it.

We want to have a life outside of Pearl Jam, too.

I'm born, and I die, but in between that, I can do whatever I want or have a strong opinion about something.

Playing onstage, I'm always aware of where the bathrooms are. When Crohn's hits, I have to run, or it won't be pretty.

I hold Mad Season very fondly to my heart, and there's a lot of sadness in that, too.

I love surprising the fans.

Crohn's doesn't define who you are. You are a human being; you are special and a great addition to society. Crohn's is just a part of your life. Try to be positive and proactive - therein lies the solution.

I've been denied coverage two times in my life - and it's after I've been in a big successful rock band. And I've a lot of met people who've been denied coverage who don't have the resources to fight the insurance companies. And they shouldn't have to do that.