You have to be willing to deal with the ups and downs of the music, the ups and downs of the audience. – Billy Corgan

The ideology of the Smashing Pumpkins was ultimately more valuable than the music of the Smashing Pumpkins. Thats what critics cant put their finger on. – Billy Corgan

Im prepared to spend the rest of my life playing clubs, if that means Im playing music that I believe in. – Billy Corgan