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“If someone were to hire me for a film they'd be getting a certain kind of package, that's for sure, a certain set of tools. But I would listen to the director.”

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Mike Patton

Mike Patton, born on January 27, 1968, is a versatile singer-songwriter known for his diverse musical styles, encompassing rock, jazz, electronic, and more. With his unique voice and creative talent, Patton has made a significant mark in the music industry, serving as the lead vocalist for various bands and projects, including Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, and Tomahawk. His music has been widely appreciated by audiences and has had a profound impact on music creation in subsequent generations. more

“I lived in Italy for a number of years and I was really digging around trying to get my hands dirty, trying to learn about Italian music. And what I ended up gravitating towards was this stuff from the '50s and '60s and maybe early '70s, where there were these incredibly talented pop singers that weren't using pop bands.”

Trying Years Hands Stuff Numbers Band Pops Singers Dirty Italian Digging Pop Bands

Author:Mike Patton

“Any idiot, any stockbroker can get out there and live out a fantasy and pretend like he's playing music. And I don't think there's anything wrong with that.”

Thinking Fantasy Idiot Playing Music Stockbrokers

Author:Mike Patton

“I am no one to be a purist.”

Author:Mike Patton

“While green-screen work, find a way to stay true to whatever it is that it takes to act a scene out, and make sure that you use your imagination as best as you possibly can, still stay loose, and still allow yourself the liberty of doing what you need to do as an actor, and then work within the confines of what is actually possible.”

Way Needs Stills Use Actors Imagination Liberty Scene Green Screens Stay True

Author:Brendan Fraser

“You become really ugly when you become very superficial and self-obsessed.”