The process that we go through in recording with Tool is very organic, but at the same time it is very thought out. There is a very left-brain process of dissecting what we’re doing and drawing from source material; it’s very research oriented and esoteric.

— Maynard James Keenan

Maynard James Keenan Quotes

Most religious stories and mythologies have some sort of similar root, some sort of global archetypes.

— Maynard James Keenan

I think the media made Manson, turned him into some larger than life figure and surrounded him with mystery and some shady glamour.

— Maynard James Keenan

You know, I grew up listening to Joni Mitchell.

— Maynard James Keenan

Actually I never did stand up. I’m not that funny.

— Maynard James Keenan

We’re just four guys and we are enjoying what we’re doing with Tool.

— Maynard James Keenan

Everything revolves around the music when it comes to Tool.

— Maynard James Keenan

I see a lot of patterns in our behavior as a nation that parallel a lot of other historical processes.

— Maynard James Keenan

Sure, I love fairy tales.

— Maynard James Keenan

It’s in my blood. My great-grandfather made wine and it’s a tradition I want to pass on to my son.

— Maynard James Keenan

I’ve always had an affinity for growing things.

— Maynard James Keenan

I think people in general have neglected to learn about history.

— Maynard James Keenan

Novell has the necessary resources to be a much more profitable enterprise but it currently lacks the vision, strategy and execution to produce respectable returns.

— Maynard James Keenan

For me, life is writing and I can do it anywhere. It doesn’t matter where I am. I listen. I write. I live.

— Maynard James Keenan

Nowadays, you have to sell, like, half a million or a million records just to break even.

— Maynard James Keenan

I feel like there’s no real innovation in having some music. It’s more just unique personalities and unique expressions, and you being able to tell your story.

— Maynard James Keenan

At some point, if you’re lucky, you realize you’re not the story. You’re part of the story. The story is much bigger than you.

— Maynard James Keenan

Behind all the dark humor, Bill was talking about the same things I’d read in Joseph Campbell. If you look at things, really look, if you lift the veil, you start to recognize that light is love, is infinite, is unconditional. Bill was saying that once you understand the nature of nature, you can let go of difficulties and sign on for the ride – knowing that it’s just a ride. And.

— Maynard James Keenan

Cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion between supposed lovers, between supposed brothers.

— Maynard James Keenan

I needed to get it out. It was that tipping point where you either become a serial killer or a rock star.

— Maynard James Keenan

You answer your own questions.

— Maynard James Keenan
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