12 Quotes & Sayings By Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons is best known as the lead singer of the rock band KISS. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Currently, Gene is an active entrepreneur with numerous business interests. Gene is also an avid philanthropist who has partnered with several organizations including The United Way, The Dana Foundation, and The Salvation Army Read more

He continues to be involved in his many other business ventures while still maintaining a strong presence on stage where he is touring with KISS through 2017.

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Before I ever knew what the word Entrepeneur was, I realized in America and in the Western part of the world in general, you are given the opportunity to be whatever you want to be. And that is all anyone should ever expect from the Capitalist system. The rest is up to you. It's up to you to educate yourself. It's up to you to learn speaking skills and people skills. It's up to you to try (and usually fail, but to try again) all sorts of ventures. The rest is a combination of hard work, being at the right place ..at the right time..with the right thing..oh yes..and more (never ending) hard work. . Gene Simmons
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Women, you have all this power, I’m telling you. In business, you have something called an inferred fiduciary duty to yourself. Look at the other hugely successful women in industry, commerce, science and everywhere else and you’ll see women who are feminine, beautiful but also do not rely on men for their self-empowerment. Gene Simmons
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Walk amongst the natives by day, but in your heart be Superman. Gene Simmons
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Sugar-free ice pops are an invention of God. They hardly have any calories since they're mostly water. I eat about 15 pops every two days. Gene Simmons
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Never underestimate the power of being popular in pop culture. You have to be able to do something. You can have a good seat at the restaurant, but you still have to pay for the meal. Fame is important, but to be rich is more important. Gene Simmons
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The only jobs kids have are to do well in school, to be charming and polite, and be thankful. That's it. I'll house you, protect you, I'll even give my life for you, and in return, you will behave. Gene Simmons
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I do often fly first class, but I don't travel with a posse, or bodyguard, or an assistant. Gene Simmons
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I fly economy. I do often fly first class, but I don't travel with a posse, or bodyguard, or an assistant. Gene Simmons
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The biggest financial pitfall in life is divorce. And the biggest reason for divorce is marriage. Gene Simmons
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The sad thing is most people have to check with someone before they do the things that make them happy. We're all passing through; the least we can do is be happy, and the only way to do that is by being selfish. Gene Simmons
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I'm fascinated with myself and love hearing the sound of my own voice. I'd like to hear what I have to say. A lot of people don't like being alone because they truly don't like themselves, but I love me. Gene Simmons