Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Brian Hugh Warner, better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American musician, songwriter, actor, painter, singer, rapper, author, composer and former music journalist. He is known for his controversial stage personality and image as the lead singer of the band Marilyn Manson, which he co-founded with Daisy Berkowitz and of which he remains the only constant member. His stage name was formed by juxtaposing the names of two opposing American pop cultural icons; actress Marilyn Monroe and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth5 January 1969
CityCanton, OH
CountryUnited States of America
I'm everything they are afraid of. Everything they hate. Everything they try to hide and a lot more. Besides, I speak my mind and show people what's out there in reality.
If your reality is the same as my reality, then you're in trouble.
I'm a teen distortion, survived abortion.
Multiply your death, divide by sex, add up your violence, what do you get?
In the end we're all Jerry Springer Show guests, really, we just haven't been on the show.
Find out what's really out there. I never said to be like me, I say be like you and make a difference.
I speak in reality. I don't try to hide anything from anybody, and that's the most dangerous thing about our music that parents are so afraid of.
Those who move beyond the album's title and the most blatent aspect of what I do will then understand what I am trying to say.
We are a positive band and people aren't used to seeing the extreme negativity that we represent. I hope this record will have a positive effect on people. It's my personal study of looking at life. I came close to death and found my way back again. Our fans will understand.
What would Marilyn Manson be if no one hated Marilyn Manson?
When people say 'I want to be like you', I tell them if you want to be like me then be yourself.
I'm not a masochist. I'm simply into trying to enjoy what I do, because otherwise there's no point.
I never said to be like me, I say to be like you and make a difference.
I was an extra on 21 Jump Street when I was 19 years old.