Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but clones kind of get it wrong because we are promoting individuality and being proud of being yourself.

Along with Hewitt and Olsdal he had a role in the 1998 film Velvet Goldmine for which Placebo performed the T. Rex song "20th Century Boy". Drugs
Molko has been open about his use of recreational drugs; in a 1997 interview with New York Doll he admitted at one point that heroin was "probably the only drug on this planet I haven't tried".

He is known in particular for his nasal high-pitched vocals androgynous appearance and unique Sonic Youth-influenced guitar style and tuning.