Personally I’m very happy to be behind the scenes. I like collaboration, I like working with directors.

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Mark Mothersbaugh, the American musician, enjoys working behind the scenes. He prefers collaborating with others and working with directors rather than being in the spotlight. Mothersbaugh finds satisfaction in the teamwork and creative process of his work, rather than seeking personal fame or recognition.

About Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh is an American musician and composer who co-founded the new wave band Devo. He has composed music for TV, film, and video games, and has released several solo albums. Mothersbaugh has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the music industry.

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My major was Fine Arts and Education thinking I would become an Art Teacher. I couldn’t visualize myself as an art teacher, thinking how it wouldn’t work.

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I don’t cook – I can cook – but I’m not very good. I like being asked over for dinner, because she can’t cook either. We would starve if it weren’t for modern technology. I know how to work a microwave, but love home cooked meals.

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To me I think artists in general make a statement – and for the rest of their lives – every album, every book – are variations on a theme.

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We’ve turned down multi million dollar films, simply because we liked the film better. We have the luxury to do so – we have projects that make the money, and others that we do for love.

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I went to Kent State basically to avoid going to Vietnam, I had no idea what I was doing in the world. I was lost, and trying not to get into a fight every day.

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As far as the style, I was fascinated by surrealism.

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