114 Quotes by Paul Stanley

My workout is always with a trainer because, quite honestly, I don’t think most people are motivated enough to do what they need to on their own. You either need a spotter or you need a trainer. You need somebody there to push you to get that extra five.

Anybody with money can put on a KISS show, but they can’t be KISS.

During another argument, Gene snapped at Peter: “Peter, you’re an illiterate idiot who can’t read or even talk correctly and never finished school.” “Yeah,” said Peter, “and I’m in the same band as you.” To this day, that remains the smartest thing I ever heard Peter say.

It’s a really special night for our fans. It’s vindication.

If I write for myself, I write a song and I bring in the musicians that are best suited to play it. There’s a freedom there.

In terms of merchandise, you can’t force anyone to buy something.

Your life and destiny are determined to a large extent by your participation in the outcome.

When rock roll is done with that fervor, it’s close to gospel.

KISS has always been outside of the borders of what other bands can do. Not that some of these other bands wouldn’t want to do it – the fact that they may snicker or look down their noses at what we do is more out of jealously than anything else.