I have no interest in playing 'perfect.' To me, it's more about being an entertainer. Having a connection with the audience. Mike Portnoy More Quotes by Mike Portnoy More Quotes From Mike Portnoy I kind of always made it a tradition, whenever Dream Theater played Toronto, to play a Rush cover. Mike Portnoy always tradition dream play I spent my life's work doing what I did in Dream Theater for 25 years, so I'm proud of that. Mike Portnoy proud dream work life Billy Sheehan has always been my number one favorite bass player of all time. Mike Portnoy bass-player always bass time I'm a workaholic. Mike Portnoy workaholic I surround myself with incredible musicians who inspire me to always do my best. Mike Portnoy musicians best myself me You don't have to be a great drummer to be the most important guy in the band. Mike Portnoy great you drummer important I guess I did make my name out of my drumming, and I have the big drum sets, and I'm doing all these crazy, odd-time signatures, so, yeah, I guess drumming was very important to what made me popular. Mike Portnoy name me crazy important I've been asked to write a book several times; I've had several publishers come to me and offer me book deals. Especially right after I left Dream Theater and Avenged Sevenfold, there was a lot of drama going on in my life, so the book companies came at me thirsty for blood and gossip. And I turned down all the deals. Mike Portnoy my-life me life book
