Jules Shear Quotes

Basically, I live to do gigs.

If I could go back, I think I would be a rock star instead of an actor, man.

I think it's really hard being in a boy band. There's a lot of dynamics.

There is a lot of work just in terms of traveling and logistics and people and gear and all that kind of stuff. But I never really have problems playing music. That never seems like work.

The 'Daryl's House' thing has made me into a live musician even more than I ever was, and even in the way I record.

Being a part-time pop star was perfect, really, when I wasn't worn out by the partying.

Being an actor is a much more structured life than being a musician.

I'd love to be a hit in Germany. I'm working on trying to get a gig as David Hasselhoff's opening act.

I always wanted to be a rock'n'roll star.

The life of a singer is you have to pay your bills. You have to take a gig.

Every job has its downside. For example, being in a band; the travel part of it - getting picked up from your house in a car, going to the airport, getting on a plane, going from the airplane to a van, then going from the van to a hotel.

Being a rock n' roll star ain't a part-time gig.

I toured. I played, I was in that world so intensely, and then I had to bow out.

I don't enjoy the road life or WWE's really hectic schedule.

I've been doing stand-up since I was 19. There have been times I've had to step away because of my schedule, but now I'm able to go out and do theaters and not smoky little bars.

We really can't go out and party every night like a lot of bands do - we have to keep our voices right for the show. It's a bummer, but you gotta do what you gotta do to live the dream.

When I was managing Cream and the Bee Gees at the same time - when they were playing stadiums all over the world - it was very wearing.

Being a musician means I am 'hanging out' a lot, like driving on tour or being at a show or whatever, so maybe there's more time to interact with peers and develop jokes.

Being a professional musician with Downhere for 11 years now, I feel completely at home on stage.

Growing up, I've always wanted to be a rock star.

My main professional experience is touring in a rock band.

We've always prided ourselves on putting together a great live show. That's something that means a lot to us because our bread and butter is the live tour.

With 'American Idol,' you are on your toes a lot. People don't realize the amount of work.

As a stand-up comic, you have to do the road.

The key to being a great band that lasts is always going to be making sure you write really good songs and put on really good shows.