Stromae

Being a star is not a job, and that's really important for me say.

Being famous is a bit dangerous sometimes.

Being honest and spontaneous is important when making music. But I'm also really logical when I compose.

You should be able to wear exactly what you want to wear.

My father is black - was black. My mother is white.

I prefer the word 'musician.' I'm a musician and a composer. I have a problem with the word 'artist.' I don't know if it's the same in English, but words like 'artist' and 'star' put people on a pedestal, which is not really good for my brain.

When I was a teenager, I was maybe a little bit angry.

I think that's our problem in Europe: we used to be a bit negative on everything. That's good sometimes, but when it's too much... It's not good.

There are artists in Belgium who try to imitate American artists. But it's like, if you're Belgian pretending to be American, you won't be better than the American because you aren't American. You have to do your own stuff.

I'm just part of the people.

People like Brel were sensitive and vulnerable; on stage, they dared to take risks.

I always need a reason to do something on stage, for me. I am not judging anyone: there is not a good way; there is not a bad way. You just have to justify everything.