Gene Simmons seemed more than happy to respond to certain comments made in his new book, “On Power”, while appearing on “Harry” this week.
The KISS bassist wrote: “Get over your biological urges. It’s natural to want to have kids but sorry you can’t have it both ways. You have to commit to either career or family. It’s very difficult to have both.”
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Simmons addressed the comments, telling host Harry Connick Jr. that he’s on the side of women, adding that he wants all countries to be ruled by women because there will be less war. He continued by stating that women who are aged 20-25 should not be looking to have children if they’re looking to have a career.
“You are going to be hurting the child because your biological urges and the love for your children will take you out of the marketplace and those guys are not going to wait for you to catch up, they are going to far outdistance you,” Simmons said.
“I stand by every word I said in that book. I want everybody here to be rich and if you’re going to stay at home and take care of your children, which is a matter of the heart, you’re not going to be out in the marketplace making lots more money.”
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However, Connick Jr. was quick to interject, stating that he has many women in his life who had children at a young age, who then went on to make a lot of money.
“You’re talking about superwomen and wonder women, which I respect and admire them,” Simmons quickly added.
“Hold on Gene, all women are superwomen,” said Connick Jr., with the audience cheering in support.
