The Monkees (TV Series)

Monkees Blow Their Minds (1968)

Frank Zappa: Mike Nesmith

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Quotes 

• Mike Nesmith : You know that after I quit the show, I'm gonna join The Byrds, don't ya?

  Frank Zappa : [laughs]  No, I didn't know that.

  Mike Nesmith : When you quit the Mothers, who are you gonna join?

  Frank Zappa : I may join The Byrds, too.

• Mike Nesmith : Tell me, Frank Zappa, I've always wanted to have you to show me how to conduct, because I heard you were really spiffy at it.

  Frank Zappa : Will you follow me, then?

  Mike Nesmith : Why, you're on Television, I'm just one of the unpopular musicians. Teach me.

  Frank Zappa : No, it's the other way around. You're a popular musician, I'm dirty, gross and ugly.