Mike Watt Quotes

"Punk is not really a style of music. It was more like a state of mind."
- Mike Watt
(Related: Music, Mind, Punk, State, Style)

"Imitation is being rewarded. They're learning that if you fit right in the mold, you get rewarded. Music is no longer a form of expression - it's a means to a lifestyle."
- Mike Watt
(Related: Music, Being, Expression, Imitation, Learning, Right)

"I have a little name. That's why people can remember it."
- Mike Watt
(Related: People, Name)

"The only thing new is you finding out about something. Like nothing's really new, but you reinvent it for yourself and find your inner voice."
- Mike Watt
(Related: Nothing, Voice)

"I think punk rock, especially for me, was a big middle finger to this whole talent thing."
- Mike Watt
(Related: Talent, Punk)