Gene Simmons on the Economy and What Women Want

In an interview with WSJ's Lee Hawkins, Gene Simmons of KISS discusses his family, his business, the economy, the president and attempts to answer "What Do Women Want?"
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[@pip4457]

Man. I love Gene Simmons. Life Lessons? This dude has got it all sussed and all those who say he has no humility, check out his comments regarding Anne Frank, the Holocaust and his mother. To love life and try and make the most of it is the ultimately the best thing all of us can do.

[@VictimOfChanges1776]

I'm convinced that Gene is such a polarizing figure because not only is he successful, but he rigorously defends his success and will tell people "you're wrong, here's reason a, b and c." His logical and entrepreneurial approach to everything turns a lot of people off, and it's not hard to see. That says more about the state of society than it does Gene, though.

[@mnbv990]

agreed.

[@josealexi5141]

Gene Simmons just oozes cool, calm, common sense. He's a self-made man and if the general public had the drive, determination and will-power that Gene has in his pinky finger we'd ALL be better off.

[@seeithappen1]

I like this man, he knows what he is doing.

[@JoeyLevenson]

I fuckin love Gene Simmons. Do your own thing!

[@despinel]

Lots of wisdom, very informative!

[@jonathanking2261]

the man has his political mind in the right place.

[@yvonnehania7007]

I love this interview and he's sooo right...love this man xxx

[@panameramange2036]

Gene = the Gordon Gekko of music business

[@eddiegasi2965]

Gene is awesome....

[@mpazs]

You got that right buddy!

[@joaopaulob80]

I agree !

[@asafkomemy]

I DONT LISTEN TO KISS, BUT I LOVE THIS MAN

[@markerbull]

Men have their short list of needs and women want everything.........Pretty much sums it up.

[@wilmothutson1140]

Gene Simmons, what a guy. I could listen to him talk all day. He is a wise man.👍

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} sooo fun great talks!

[@m.neilson4606]

Gives depth to the rockstar love it!

[@Tenasscity]

From 13.50 on is what everybody needs to see!

[@zenaspock6902]

I love you Gene!

[@lindaellen808]

So interesting.

[@MrDivalover1]

gene simmons is good musican. love kiss good classic rock band from 80's. Listen to kiss all time on my sirius radio ozzy boneyard channel classic rock and metal from 80's and 90's. good interview!

[@denniscat9395]

LOLZ

[@albitcapinigro1107]

This is a great man, this Gene Simmons.

[@SuperJackweed]

I don't know about "great". He's smart for sure, not great.

[@mpazs]

@@SuperJackweed Yes he is, my friend.....he is the GOD OF THUNDER!!!

[@deathlarsen7502]

I seriously doubt he is your friend. I've met him once. Does that make him my friend. You live in your mom's basement "god of thunder?" are you 9 years old? or just a man child. @@mpazs

[@mpazs]

@@deathlarsen7502 Yo, kiddo......I forgot the comma after "Yes he is". And by the way; all your assumptions are wrong.

[@ianpolando]

I can listen to Gene anytime.

[@ronaldallanporras2221]

love this guy.....

[@tacomadc]

He's ready to start crying when they cut from Anne Frank, it's no joke for him.

[@mortishastyles1345]

Yep Gene is a good guy a special really good guy.It makes sense Gene has been loved by and loves Shannon.

[@markbengston1501]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@SuperJackweed]

awesome what he said about "appreciating life" and druggies and idiots who commit suicide

[@jakescorpion1]

straight up

[@LM-nd2yo]

good one Gene kudos from your fan Joe Seaton

[@tesscamilleri5552]

❤❤ Gene Simmonsb you are so Awesome ❤❤

[@armandopetrini9299]

I totally agree with GENE!

[@AndrewBell]

I love his mum too

[@TomTobin67]

at 14:00 - I agree with $immon$ idea of one fixed tax rate BUT the companies need to pay their fair share too.

[@jonharvey8919]

I love gene he totally honest.hard working man

[@Tonyr67]

BTW, you didn't played Amsterdam, it was ARNHEM, Gene!!!

[@coffeewaldo]

Amazon is no longer tax free btw. And feebay charges enough so I no longer use them. They also don't protect the seller.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

we can ALL learn from your mother gene...MUCH LOVE!!![[[I ALSO HAD A SAINT FOR A MOTHER..RIP]]..

[@davidtyler2654]

My friends, I love both of your comments. I think there's a middle ground, and I believe middle grounds are what America is all about. I agree companies should pay a little more, but you can't depend on men who just want cash though! That is why competing men in suits is a lot of who you see being successful. But the common worker definitely helps these men. That is why we have classes, poor, middle class, and rich.

[@bluestrapsify]

Presenting !!! Gene Simmons MAcroeconomist.

[@EveMele]

This is inspiring actually... the whole perspective---- good philosophy about the 'light'...Concentration camps were horrid-any survivor that is still living should be commended on the bravery they had to survive hell...Rock on Gene Simmons...oh and by the way- i agree- if someone wants to ruin their lives on drugs or whatever- tell them go for it-I'd rather enjoy the sacred time as one life is one short lifetime here on Earth..

[@m1lst3r89]

Holocaust narrative is like a cult. But shlomo had to be pleased.

[@hawaiian8213]

It's your life, you're welcome to take ❤if you choose take it

[@joaopaulob80]

This man is a genius ! 👏👏👏 15:30

[@JamesMMcCann]

I visited the Anne Franke house last May. Truly a moving experience, if you're ever in the area I can't recommend it enough. It will genuinely put everything into perspective, and will hit you hard what the Nazis put people through.

[@marcvillalobos8697]

I totally agree that leadership should come from experience. Meaning that only successfully proven men and women in business ought govern a country that has allowed them to take full advantage of what has enabled them to enjoy such great freedom of wealth and prosperity as our forefathers have endowed our great country with and give back to the country without charge to carry the next generation forward in perpetuity. This is the ideal America. Glory to God!

[@rudygracia5573]

Great to listen to wise men;Gene is one.Kenny Roger's another.KR advised to DIVERSIFY;Not only financially,but your goals&dreams.Never put all of your eggs in one basket.Ex;KR said that he made more money with his restaurant chain(KR Roasters)than he EVER did as an artist!I understand GS's observations/advice;Other famous adisors I don't.

[@lolitamorris2943]

Very intelligent

[@AdamMundok]

Good interview upto 10 min, IMO.

[@billvenner25]

Did they show him the ballpoint pen writings in the Ann Fraud house

[@27359]

An intelligent man, like what he says.

[@socialismfailed6883]

LOL!!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

This guy sat on the couch with the wife of Billy Connely. He insulted her that maybe Billy wasn't satisfying her properly. In true tradition she handled it with dignity. How would gene feel if this remark was made about his wife. Gene you are a has been, clutching at straws. Just go away.

[@SuperWannabeGuitar]

unless you give me a good reason why you think this because personally I think your stereotyping him he's a great interviewer, Pauls been interviewed by him to

[@Pand3miCSK]

I'm confused about his life insurance it's only for the rich? What about useing that 300mil he gives to ppl who make it in a day and donate to charity's for veterans

[@davidtyler2654]

Yeah, of course! But no matter why they say they do, it works as if they went to work so a company may benifit. They earn their wages by benifiting the company that pays them to do so. And the shareholders are buisness men as well, or else how would they be where they are?

[@OceanbornAngel]

I love it when Gene tries to tell me what I want though. It's good for some comedy. Gene obviously has never met a woman like me.

[@MensaCramps]

CLIPPING? WHAT"S CLIPPING? I SHOULD KNOW, I'VE BEEN MIXING AUDIO FOR 2 WHOLE WEEKS NOW. I MAKE A WHOLE $11 AN HOUR. NO I'M NOT INCOMPETENT AT MIXING AUDIO, I WORK FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.

[@lisasmith9311]

His mother is lucky to be alive

[@michaeldavis1209]

Women want to have fun.

[@AndrewBell]

I smell a presidential campaign

[@eugene1926]

Hey Gene, people wouldn't need help from the government if corporations/business owners paid people a living wage with decent benefits. These businesses lay people off at the first drop in sales. The big corporations make billions and avoid paying taxes in any way they can!!

[@jamescarlucci9867]

13 year olds don’t have grandparents during the WW2 era, great grandparents, do the math.

[@davidtyler2654]

Business people aren't bad. America wouldn't be where it is without them! On a different note you didn't answer my question, but instead called me foolish, and said what things seem to be. I don't care for the style of the economy honestly, but it's better than any other in my opinion. But no, I have no direct economic theory. Anarchy is my political choice, thus I never really thought about it. I'm content with U.S.A cause it's as close as I'll get...

[@historyisonourside6182]

Following up on Gene Simmons get ppl to work instead of paying them for nothing. Maybe we ought to have the option for the unemployed that if they can get 10 people together in a similar situation.They have a choice either stay on unemployment collecting checks for nothing OR, can get all of their unemployment at once and that is used to start a cooperative business. If they choose to take all of unemployment $ for the business they can no longer collect unemployment. That is their only shot, but at least its a productive way to get people working when there is no WORK!!! Italy does this and its very successful. More info at rdwolff.

[@NightWarriorAlive]

15:10 - What women want, according to Gene.

[@YoungbloodVlog]

Gene is a smart guy. who was not very smart for voting for Oboy.

[@ittdust]

What? They're all businessmen and lawyers and that's the problem, businessmen and lawyers are taught to lie and maximize their own profits. We need more politicians with science degrees as we did during our founding.

[@Zigumbu]

omg gene simmons totally knew what women want, a fairytale.

[@MrMojoRisin]

Doesn’t care about the music as much as Paul in my opinion.

[@johngoard8272]

Hey Gene I like your philosophies and ideas on where and what we should be doing - BUT I don't subscribe to your ideas on mental health. I would like to know what you would do if you would do if you had to go through the depths of depression that a lot of normal people go through including myself on occasions that make you feel like the only way out is to pull the pin on life . You mentioned employing vets now I think that is all well and good but have you spared a thought for the vets that have been affected by PTSD?? Please think before you speak of something that you have never experienced or are ever likely to. But thank you for what you do philosophise on because I personally think it is the only way to be or run your life.

[@NC_SUGAR]

America is the largest corporation in the world. Whether we like it or agree. It has to be ran as a corporation.

[@misterjohnwaynegacy]

LMAO, I bet you are a kid who wears a factory made "Anarchy" shirt! Good luck with that son!

[@McMinnManiac]

Put the make up back on Lizzard man

[@maryanncampbell3422]

Maybe you should see a shrink to help you talk about your feelings about your mother's suffering and your pain.

[@quinnmccully4689]

"Gene Sim-Inz"

[@aerloin]

So he is almost human

[@ytshines]

yeah...just what i wanted to see and hear: Gene Simmons' views on the economy

[@lolitamorris2943]

Now ; what he thinks of President Trump

[@chetwilson3149]

This guy is all about the money 💰who cares about what he thinks. With all the money he's got why doesn't he do something with his hair, looks like dark Vader on star wars. Sounds like Debbie downer ace was right about this guy.

[@davidtyler2654]

Funny, you see I was born poor. That's why my english isn't the best. Now I'm higher middle class. I think anarchy is good because there are so many people held back from doing so many great things. Sure people are held back from doing bad things as well thanks to the law, but they happen anyway! Murders, thievery, rape, and many others. So why can't companies become monopolies, or why can't someone become a vigilante?

[@SJUCityBoy]

Mr. Simmons, you talk about respect, granted. Talk about that prefix, Mr., Dr., President. And yet you're in an interview wearing dark sunglasses. Every interview is the same thing. Show the respect to the interviewer by removing your sunglasses. Unless you're hiding something.

[@buuzzsawtouchedme194]

+gaston0770, 50% of someone's emotions come from the facial expressions (in fact if they're lying, then it's 100% in the face), and the majority of those expressions are from the eyes. An historical when Human's couldn't talk, one of the biggest ways of communicating was through the eyes. An If I was interviewing someone with sunglasses on I would find in highly disrespectful (so you'd be surprised at how I view Women in Burkas).

[@Poetikaliz]

Reptilian eyes or X-Ray Eyes !???? Please!

[@dappleben7223]

gene is a god.

[@lizardsboy81westcoastshawn7]

Gene stop using your mum's horrible war stories too get ppl to like you gene we love you but please stop it's nearly every interview he brings it up long live gene simmons 💯🔱🌍

[@truthsocialmedia]

shaun Britton not a fan, don’t really think the music is all the good. But it’s undeniable the man is universally hated. He isn’t a humanitarian or “nice guy”

[@JJMcHurt]

Gene would sell his soul for the right amount of cash. Always been a KISS fan, read all the books, but would not care to interact with this guy. His life story is great up until he found fame. Him Mom was and is a brave woman who get them to the USA and Gene was a good kid who knew no English and learned to read from comic books. Like I said I love the old KISS music but just not a fan of the "New Gene".

[@asrickman1]

💜🕯✨💫

[@fattick3188]

Oh sir be careful!

[@loralieisa]

Gene Simmons is super smart.

[@ZoogieBAR]

What an egotistical person. Depression is a real illness and possibly the biggest killer in our society. Instead of our Governments imposing revenue raising rules, put our taxes at work to help depressed people, even those people that are highly "successful" and struggle to deal with depression.

[@Livingfree4me]

I wonder if he'd have the same attitude towards suicide if it was one of his children who was on that bridge!

[@Tonyr67]

Pffff, Yes Gene ofcourse It's GENE SIMMONS family jewels.... Imagine, people would make that important mistake with that other show "Family Jewels". I wonder how long it takes, Gene... Before every think it's called: I'm so Gene Simmons Tired Jamily Fewels"!!!!!!!

[@tiluriso]

He obviously voted for Trump. Now he's got Steve Bannon as well. Be careful what you wish for...

[@Renfield37]

ask him to find out if he did or not.. you cant just assume that because you dont like him and think thats the way it is.. but even if he did that would not prove your right

[@01denese]

I'll bet he can't sit thru Schindler's List.

[@vanessak.620]

I'll bet he can sit on Schindler's fist.

[@gardenroom65]

An unfaithful man is not worthy. He will lie to everyone.

[@shirleeeyyy]

TAKE YOUR SUNGLASSES OFF ....BE RESPECTFUL!!!

[@Biggsy671]

Well if you had a lot respect for you mother why in the hell did you treat thousands of women like objects. Answer that one if you can.

[@robinbrl]

Good point Bigg. I don't hate the man, but I would like to know that as well. He seems to only like women with big boobs who put out. Sorry. I don't have big boobs and don't put out for anyone, so he would not like me or have any respect for me. Just telling it like I see it.

[@davidtyler2654]

Something's wrong with you! You can't even leave the "debate" politely after you never answered a question! Good bye

[@brettwallace9482]

He's not in touch with reality. 12:53 - $400,000 a year isn't much. He's completely egocentric.

[@STAYFREE707]

💜💜💰⚡️⭐️🐱 💜💜

[@gary6754]

agreed when he said "men have a short list but women want everything" but then he went into typical feminist propaganda

[@misterjohnwaynegacy]

GENE SIMMONS FOR PRESIDENT PLZ!

[@Andy-pj8sj]

Spunktrumpet.

[@Jakexx01]

Fake tears? I hope you're trying to make a pathetic joke. If not you're sick.

[@tippersdad5152]

Poor interviewer.