Members of the Temple
Here they are, the elite that have joined our establishment, and the response they gave to the question "What does Billy Corgan mean to you?"
PRIESTESS MELISSA" Billy Corgan has been an inspiration to me in many ways. He has taught me persistance, which has been helpful in my guitar playing when I want to throw it against a wall, and his songs pull at my heart. When I first heard songs like Soma and Thru the eyes of Ruby, I wanted to cry, they were so beautiful. Billy Corgan sums up everything I love about music."
Ben Schnaare, 16 "He is just another guy who kicks ass..."
Jennie Leigh Morris, 20 "He's beautiful... he writes the most ethereal melodies...... I love him."
Hanna, 17 "He's everything."
Elin, 17 "Billy is my icon...He's the best."
Rhys, 15 "Billy is God in every shape and form. I love him-and I'm not afraid to say that in fear of people judging my masculinity. He is the BOMB!"
Mark O'Craven, 17 "He's like a role model...he's doing just what he wants to do and he's not afraid to show his feelings...he's the better half of me."
April, 16 "His lyrics just have really touched me. There's nothing better to listen to when something bad is happening, cuz you know from his songs that he understands. It sounds stupid but to me it's true."
April is one of my best online friends, and we've spent lots of e-mails talking about the good old Pumpkin days... she rocks :) -Kira
Claudia Flores, 14 "He is a guitar hero for me, he is the best musician in the world, he means everything to me."
Bec, 15 "Billy Corgan to me is the way, the truth, the light..He is like a path of understanding through a world of confusion. I don't know how to describe the way I feel, but I know that when I listen to him and connect with him, all my troubles seem far away, and I am content."
Shell, 17 "Billy Corgan means a lot to me. He's a great musician and he has a great talent and it's very good of him to share his art with the rest of us and I appreciate him for doing so."
Lacy, 15 "Billy Corgan is the greatest. I am a devoted fan and always will be...he means a lot...not much I can say...I just think this whole idea of the church is the greatest. To put it another way, Billy Corgan is god and always will be to me."
John Yates, "Billy is the inspiration in my primordial soup theory. He is also the inspiration when I sit at home wondering when death will end and the fateful life will begin."
Yes, John, I love you eternally! Melissa
Crisitn, 16 "Billy is my guiding light in a cruel world. His music found me when I thought I was lost and guidded me until I found myself. Billy is my hero, my inspiration, my god..."
Allison, "There are no words to express my true feelings for this man. To me he is amazing in every way. Without even knowing it, Billy helped me through a lot of things and just the thought of me not being able to tell him how much I love him makes me cry. Just looking into his gorgeous eyes makes me cry. But he can also make me feel happy, angry, sad, wonderful...everything. All of these words can't even compare to the unexpainable feeling I get inside every time I hear his voice, every time I see him. Billy is the most talented man alive, he truly rocks! I love him more than anyone I have ever met and someday I hope I will get to meet him so I can finally express my true feelings for him. Sometimes when I look into the sky and see a shining star, I wish that Billy is looking at that very same star with complete happiness in his heart. Billy is Forever Frozen Beautiful."
Adrian Bisson, 18 "Ignorance, divisivness, anger, love, peace, emptiness, undilation, joy, hunger, guilt, hate, torment... I've felt it all... some more than most. But I never stopped... never stopped believe in Him... never stopped to question Him or the things he makes us be, and protects us from ourselves... Saves us. So in my own Sad Machine I'll forever stay, with Billy to show me where, why and the way... forever."
Kitten Molotov, 19 "A beacon of hope in this world of unfulfilled dreams and Hanson worshippers."
Lisa Copeland, 14 "Billy Corgan is like a god to me...he is there to listen to my problems (not physically) and he seems like an all around good guy."
Erin Heagney, 15 "Love, Peace, Empathy, Desire, Mischief, Gladness."
Jellybelly, 15 "Billy Corgan is just the smoothest person in the world. Without the Pumpkins' music, it would be nothing but Hanson and the Spice Girls...along with the new "whiney" rock like Matchbox 20. SP rules. End of story."
Hans Vrijmoed, 21 " He (and Thom Yorke) are the most original songwriters and musicians of our time."
Hans is also real fun to talk to...my guess is that all you guys are real cool...so write me :o) Melissa
Candace Rhiannon, 18 "Mere words cannot describe what Billy means to me. Every time I try to explain to people why I feel so deeply about him, words fail me and I get misty eyed. I know his music has saved my life for giving me a chance to believe there is a way out and there is someone in the world who will understand me (Billy). When I hear his voice, if he's singing or speaking, I lose concept of all the horrors in my life and only feel immense happiness. I believe that he is an angel walking on this earth, I only hope as a mere mortal, that one day I will get to thank him for providing me with the happiness in my life and tell him that I love him."
Lindsay Pumpkin, 15 "Billy means more to me than I can say with words. I love him so much and I get so happy when I see him and hear him, but I'm also sad. Here's this person I love so much but will never know how much I love him and his incredible music. Only true SP fans would know this feeling."
Jason Huff, 21 "To me, Billy Corgan means expressive creativity in the way to look at life. It means that you don't always have to be happy because life is not always happy. You should be yourself and if you're not happy than don't worry about impressing everybody with your happiness. Billy Corgan is reality."
Joe Samp, 20 "Everything good with my life."
Caitlin, 15 "His music touches me in a certain way. Whenever I'm feeling down I can listen to one of his songs and it makes me feel better about my problems."
Maura Martins, 17 "He means everything to me. I know that he's the one for me, he's all I really need."
Dani Boguslaw, 17 "To me Billy means music. The best music an ear will ever hear. Billy is not only an intellect, but he is also an individual. He is different than any other musician. Billy is Billy and he is great at it."
Trisha Baker, 16 "Billy is not the ground I walk on because he is too precious to be stepped on. But Billy is my god...I will always praise him..He is the reason I started to love him...Billy is a beautiful flower that will live on forever in my heart...Billy is my sun and moon + stars that keep me dreaming. And he is the voice in my head that keeps me thinking...that is what Billy is for me and to me :) "
Samantha, 18 "Billy is life."
Richard Killiam, 16 " He is just a total genious, and I can totally relate to him, even if he does hang out with Marilyn Freakson, and even though I'm with the rest of emotional teenage america. He's just sooo cool."
Jennifer Crabtree, 18 "Is this a test? Am I going to be graded on this? Billy Corgan means great music, great beer and something else but I can't remember."
Eileen "Corgan", 16 "Billy Corgan to me is my leader! Whenever I feel bad or depressed I turn on one of his songs and try to see how I can make myself feel better. He's my role model in love, success and life."
William, 15 "He means a lot to me. In a sense, he is the reason I became a musician. He is a very deep song writer and very talented."
Sarah Macneill, 16 "Billy Corgan represents to me, all that is good about music in this world, that music today isn't all crap, and that, to someone, music isn't just about writing some catchy tune, and adding meaningless lyrics because they rhyme. He defys the "one-week" bands that are the norm these days and he represents individuality, doing whatever you want and ignoring anyone who says "Don't do that".
Taylor Lawrence, 15 "Billy means more to me than any words can ever express. He is the light in my life of darkness and pain. Anytime I was feeling isolated, rejected, lost...he was there. Maybe not physically.....but spiritually, and he always will be. Even when the Pumpkins are gone..when music has reformed to bubble-gum pop and rap...Billy will live on. It takes a special person to convey the feelings he does...that makes him a true angel and saint. To be able to touch lives the way he has, to be able to dig so deeply into the emotions of the human psyche....is truly God-like. Billy is my God, my saint, and my savior....so much for becoming an atheist."
Janet Snyder, 13 "Everything."
Gillian Nolan, 16 " Just the name makes me smile and cry and laugh all at the same time...mixed emotions. He is the 1 man in this whole world that I believe knows everything from experiences he's had. I feel that I can relate to him in ways that I can't relate to anyone else. He is the most talented songwriter out there in my opinion."
Beau Anderson, 16 "Billy Corgan is the creator and conspirator of a mass escape into music. An example of total selflessness and individuality to be followed. A brave soul marching into the unknown and dancing to the beat of his own drum."
Sarah Wrobel, 16 "BILLY is my one true love. He is the best singer/songwriter/guitarist/man to ever live. I worship him. BILLY is the god of all music. He is a genious, and a wonderful man. BILLY can do no wrong. BILLY means a beautiful man who deserves to be worshipped and adored by all living things. All rock legends are nothing compared to the almighty BILLY CORGAN and everyone should bow down to him and praise him for their never ending amounts of great and beautiful music. BILLY."
Kristy Purintun, 15 "Geez, do I have to fill out this whole space? okay. I want to join because....Billy is the lite of all that's good, the lite of all that's true...he casts me into Pumpkinland with his eyes....and you know? okay."
Angela Sollman, 14 "Billy means everything to me. His music helps me escape from this wretched existence that I am forced to call life. Even though he doesn't know I'm alive he gives me a reason to live. I hope one day I can meet him and let him know I'm not just another obsessed fan and that he really did save me. Words cannot express how I feel when I hear his name, his voice, see his beautiful face, see his gorgeous eyes, hear his lyrics, hear his music, everything about him just inspires me."
*SomA*, 13 "A light in so much darkness that surrounds me. I can't help but constantly crave to hear a Smashing Pumpkins song. I can't say that I love him, because I don't know him, but I do respect and believe in him. I will never forget him. Ever. Even if I turn out to grow up and not listen to the SP anymore, I will never forget the times when I was this age and he stopped me from doing so much that I would regret."
Brooke Jankowski, 13 "EVERYTHING. He is the BEST. I love him......He is the ultimate role model to the young generation today. He's helped lots of people including me. He is the best guitarist ever. ROCK ON BILLY!
Nicole Chambers, 15 "Billy has created something for me to identify with."
Susie, 14 "EVERYTHING"
Clanger, 15 "Billy Corgan, due to the immense variety and sheer brilliance of his music, has shown me that there is more to music than the 3 chord shit that is turned out by most of today's "musicians"."
Jude, 18 " Billy Corgan has a great sense of poetry and he explains his emotions in his songs. One day maybe I will speak with Billy Corgan, I hope."
Melissa Morgan, 14 " I think of him like a god. He is a great artist and a great man."
Emily, 13 "He's a great guitar player and an extremely talented music writer. Not to mention a babe and an half!"
Brian Valenti, 15 "He is the greatest guitarist in the entire world period. He has a great gift to make beautiful music that ranges from the softest melody to the loudest metal song. He has more range in his songs and does it better than anyone I've ever known or heard. He is the Great One."
Dawn, 33 "He holds the hearts of so many people in the palms of his beautiful hands." ****Read the rest of her beautiful poem in The Shrine****
Wild Eyed Child (Andrea Frank), 14 "Billy means pure ecstasy and extreme sadness. When I hear him, see him, or even when someone mentions him I get ecstatic because I love more than anything. I would do absolutely anything for him, which I don't mean to be take lightly. To see him or hear him also makes me very depressed because I don't know if I will ever meet him, and if I do, I could never repay for everything he's given to me. I love Billy!!!"
Krissy McBride, 19 "Billy Corgan, to me, represents individuality. He showed that he had the inner strength to achieve the goal set for himself. I greatly admire people who are that driven to succeed."
Kat, 13 "Billy Corgan is God."
Dylan Moore, 17
Haley Perlis, 19 " When I hear his music it is like he has his hands inside my chest and is massaging my heart."
Arlo, 16 " He is an interpreter. He has the ability to say something in a delicate and clear manner no one else can."
Dan Cawrey, 15 "Billy is the king of all kings, one of the greatest masterminds in music. LONG LIVE BILLY!"
Richard Cox, 17 "Inspiration. sincerity. hope."
Sachin Bansal, 15 "Everything."
Yet ANOTHER really fun person, we talk about SP a lot :o) -Melissa
Lena, 17 "BILLY CORGAN is one of the few people that influenced me so greatly. And now I have a well-known newsletter with rare SP comics for only $2.50!! Because of my love for Billy...if you would like to contact me about my newsletter asianfish33@hotmail.com."
Michael Shaw, 15 "The best singer and guitarist in the history of music."
Jessica Giles, 14 "Billy means everything to me. He is the reason I am still alive."
Julie, 16 " Billy Corgan means 3 simple letters G-O-D. He is my hero. I have never had a hero until he came into my life. He is an inspiration to me and proves that you shouldn't be afraid to just be your normal, dorky self. It is necessary for me to say that he has changed my life (without sounding too cheesy) He's taught me more about life than my own family."
Jeremiah Jones, 14 "I enjoy the band and I think Billy is the best."
Chris, 15 "Everything in the world."
Steve, 16 "Billy is my biggest influence in music... I think he's the best songwriter, and since I've been playing guitar for 4 years I look towards him as a great musician...I mean listen to those solos, and it's not just the solos, it's just how he comes up with great songs I love. He's kind of like the father I never had."
Violet, 16 "EVERYTHING!!!!!!"
Lesley, 16 "Hey, this is probably the greatest thing I've ever done and it has taken me sooooo long to do to do this because I have a fear of commitment, so now I cast off my Lutheran upbringing and say 'Billy lead me!' And yes I am blond in case you're wondering."
Lesley is my close personal friend, and we stalk a guy named Miles together, who happens to look just like Billy. heehee -Melissa
Susana Brooks, 14 "A unique and creative individual that doesn't let people or things stand in his way. He does what he thinks is right and what he believes in. He also speaks his mind very clearly and relates to others."
Elizabeth Williams, 15 "He is able to make me love, hate, desire, retreat,empathize or deny anything in the world...there are feelings emanating from his words indescribable, and I am drawn to his words, then able to sort out my own pitiful existence through his understanding of my life."
Adam, 16 "He means never having to say you're sorry."
Daisy, 14 "Billy Corgan is the person who means more to me than anything. I honestly wouldn't be here without him, because I can't live in a world with no Billy. Just thinking about a world with no Billy makes me sad. What a sad, sad world that would be!"
Aaron Wies, 18 "THE WORLD"
Errin Star Chapman, 17"Billy Corgan to me is everything, I listen to his voice everyday, I stare at his gorgeous face and dream what it would be like to meet him. His music makes me happy when I am sad, when I need to think I sit alone and listen to Billy's voice. His music has helped me through the toughest times and I love him with all my heart and mind."
Daydreamer, 15 "Billy is a brilliant musician and a wonderful person. He understands so much that we cannot. There is SO much he can teach us if we only stopped to listen to his wise words."
Elizabeth Williams, 15 "He is able to make me love, hate, desire, retreat, empathize or deny anything in this world....There are feelings emanating from his words indescribable and I am drawn to his words then able to sort out my own pitiful existence through his understanding of my life."
Leslie Butcher, 16 "BILLY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!"
Emily, 14 "Billy means everything to me. He is the pickles and the cheese. He is the music I listen to on my walkman during the school day. He is water and food and all that stuff you need. Now I sound crazy....Forgive me, I do it for Billy."
Jeff Murdoch, 16 "He means great music, greater music, even greater music still, a reason to play guitar, a reason to build web pages, a reason to listen to music."
Christine Vogdou, 16 " BILLY CORGAN is the person who I love more than anyone in the planet. I ADORE HIM!!! BILLY IS MY GOD! I LOVE HIM!!!! I CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT HIM!!!!"
Rhonda Bowlin, 17 "I like bald guys with cute little smiles of the side of their faces and who have a jangly walk...gotta problem with it?!"
Christina Haynie, 14 "A KICK ASS ROLE MODEL AND I RESPECT HIS MUSIC."
Melissa Coombs, 20
Alison, 13 "My sky, my earth, my soul, my body, my most innermost thoughts and desires, my everything."
*Chisti B.*, 16 "grrr..here I am skipping school, just to blissfully spend a day viewing pumkins...stuff, and I have to explain. Just like an essay in humanities : - ( Well, Mr. Corgan (er, uh excuse me--God Corgan) is my inspiration in music and in staying alive. He's my all american idol hehe!! Without that perfect pumpkin I might (would) be in a very sorry state...if here at all. Okay, enough w/the gushy stuff."
Nick Stewart "BILLY IS THE GOD OF ALL THAT IS BALD."
Claudia Hernandez, 17 "Billy is not only a Guitar God,but he is also a crucial lyricist. He has bloomed into a beautiful projector of thought, feeling, and emotion. We are his recievers."
Karra McLarty, 18 "I think that he's too good for me or anyone else for that matter. But, I feel for him like nobody else. He's Funny, Sweet, Intelligent, so Handsome, and all around the best singer and writer. When he sings he brings so much joy to all who listen. I have an intense affection for him, and I wish him the very best on his upcoming birthday."
Chris Barna, 18 "I cannot explain this with mere words."
Darcy, 15 "Everything."
Mireille, 18 " Billy Corgan means the world to me. He rocks my world. I checked out the 10 commandments and I had to do commandment no.8 One question who is Yelena Yemchuck?"
Joe, 12 "Everything."
Cathy Urbina, 17 "Billy is the greatest music writer...his music inspires me when I'm down and stuff..."
Matt Klatt, 17 "A role model, someone who can do anything he tries to. I started playing guitar because of him."
Sunny, 15 "Billy to me is, the best Singer, Guitarist, Song writer, everything. I think he is also a babe, at least for an older guy."
Deja Ryan, 18 "Well, Billy means the sun, the moon, and stars to me. No, I dunno, he's given me hope, hope that there are still real people out there."
Ernesto, 19 " idol"
Erika Rodkin, 16 " Billy Corgan is my 'God'( I'm technically athiest, but for him I will make an exception), and he is my hero, and he is my role model, and he is basically what I want to be when I get older...well, in spirit...If he were to die, I would have almost nothing else to live for...and I would probably follow him."
Caroline St.Romain,14" He brings meaning to my otherwise meaningless life-I would die for him."
Marissa Garrett, 18" Billy Corgan is the one sense of sanity left in the world. He is one of few people who haven't forgotten what it's like to be a teenager. He is the one person I can count on in this world to be there when I need him. No matter what, he does not judge me. In fact he always seems to understand. No matter what the mood there is always a Pumpkins song that expresses it. To me Billy Corgan is security and a Friend."
Krissy Belk,17 " Billy is my life. Billy keeps me going and gives me hope. His music had changes my life and put me in the right direction. He dosent recieve anywhere near the attention and recognition he deserves for saving so many lives, and in a pumpkin way keeping people from their lonliness. I will dedicate my life to making sure i will always be a most loving and supporting fan and making sure he is remembered in this world and the NEXT! He has been there for me and I will make sure I damn well am there for him! I love him like a disciple loves his savior, for he leads me and is my guide. He is an angel sent down from heaven. Billy is a supernatural being of hope and love and emotion."
Paula Mac " Billy is God. I realised that after seeing him in concert way back in 96."
Christina Skitch,16 "Billy Corgan means so much to me. It is hard to put it all into words. His lyrics and words both touch me and mean so much to me."
Sarah, 17 "He is a guy who I base most guys on, I look at him as a guy Iwould like to have someday someone as great even better. If there is a guy I like will he be as open with his thoughts and ideas as him. Plus he has some great eyes."
Julie,18 " He writes beautiful songs that are truth. I don't just hear the songs I experence the songs. He know that he is not perfect but stilll gives live his all. He is a perfectionist yet he knows there are limits. He has ideals!!! He cares about the music and is trying to be unique not just a copy cat. And he wants to take over the world. :) Thank you and have a spiffy day."
Chris Smith, 18 "A portrait of greatness, not only in the sense of his music, but also of his ideas towards humanity in general."
Danielle, 16"He means everything."
Rhea Leibel,20 "I'm not really sure exactly what Billy Corgan means to me. All I know is he's really talented and he makes up a part of one of the greatest bands of all time. I give him alot of credit for his concern with Tibet, andother worth while causes. His persistancy and need for perfection should be looked upon as a great contribution to society. I would also like to add that I think Billy is the Cooolest Mother fucker of all TIME!"
Ashley, 15 "Billy means everything to me!!!"
Jeff Preston, 15 " He's one of the most down to earth real musicians that I know."
Aubrey Harper,14" Everything in the world and more!!!!"
Violet Catree,16 "EVERYTHING!"
Chris ,14" Billy to me is an incentive of how I want to feel. If I'm in a bad mood and want to stay in one, there are types of his music that can solve that. If I want to be in a good mood, likewise some of his music can obtain such a goal. And I believe this is a wonderful website to dedicate to Billy, the man, the Pumpkin."
Alex, 19 " Billy for me is a father, the best friend, a teacher, and naturally the only GOD."
Miranda Pollard, 12" Billy Corgan means a lot to me.He has defenately given me stength. When I realy feel like I don't belong he just showsme that it is ok not to all ways fit in. and that no matter what it takes I can't let go of what I stand for. And that it is betterto be who I really am than "fit in". He is just amazing, the way he tuns bad situations into good outcomes when most people wouldjust give up. It would be stupid to say that I am in love with Billy Corgan, but I do love him."
Jessica LaPalm, 14"Billy Corgan is my savior when I am in need of saving. He is my emotion when I can't express myself. His songs canmean a lot to me in certian situations. I always somehow come back to him."
Breanne who hates porn, 14"He is proof that you can be dissatisfied with life and still make something of yourself with your god-given talents. He's friggin rawkin, what can I say?"
Jason Geddert, 18" Billy Corgan is one of a select few in which I consider to be a musical genious. His unique style enables him to create so many types of music that can please any listener.He is an incredible influence to myself and my friends."
Christie *p. the sp goddess*, 14"Billy corgan is ultimate eternal light and happiness for me, because his music and just the image of himself haveguided me through some tough times, and wherever I turn, Billy is always an inspiration."
Kathleen Ursual, 16 "Billy Corgan is an incredibly important part of my life.He means more to me than I can express or that anyone will ever know. He my modle of perfection. I love him in an adoring way which I feel is much more than the common"FAN". I can not describe him with mere words invented by man. He is a god.Thank You For This Page"
Lauren Deodati (Guitar Girl), 13 " Billy is a holy spirit trapped in an imperfect body and world his music helps you get through good times and bad he means comfort,love and a sensitivity towards other people.Billy is special never have I seen a person quite like him before.He is just so different from other money-grabbing assholes that have no pride in their music,and Billy doesn't have to impress anybody with a rock star image or act like a rock star he is just himself moody,caring,intelligent,and highly expressive.He is an individual,and he can help other individuals out inn expressing thier feelings his songs are all very special to me,and they all create different emotions for me.He gives me happiness through his music.No one else has done that for me."
Jessica LaPalm,14" Billy Corgan is my savior when I am in need of saving. He is my emotion when I can't express myself. His songs can mean a lot to me in certain situations. I always somehow come back to him."
Stephanie,17" Billy Corgan means success and pride to me. Ever since i sang his songs in my bad i have been successful in my humble band. We have played a few shows here and there and each time we have sung Smashing Pumpkins songs. I admire Billy because he has a lot going for him and he will not throw it away from my point of view. He is also one great guitar player and I would consider him to be definitely a guitar god. Even though i would like to meet him someday i wouldnt know what to say. I've admired him for so long. Success in life is what Billy means to me."
Smashing Ashley Naccari,15 "Billy corgan means the world to me..actually make that the universe!!!!!"
Erin and Nicole, 13" TO BOTH NICOLE AND I,BILLY MEANS EVERYTHING THAT WE HAVE TO LIVE FOR AND NO MATTER WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HIM HE IS THE BEST THING ON THE EARTH TO US AND FOREVER ONWARDS."
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