George Michael

I have never thought about my sexuality being right or wrong. To me it has always been a case of finding the right person.

You'll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart.

The press seemed to take some delight that I previously had a 'straight audience,' and set about trying to destroy that. And I think some men were frustrated that their girlfriends wouldn't let go of the idea that George Michael just hadn't found the 'right girl.'

I don't have joy in watching myself, whereas, actually, I quite like listening to my own music.

In terms of my work, I've never been reticent in terms of defining my sexuality. I write about my life.

I've never done anything so political before. I've spent years shouting my mouth off about serious issues over dinner tables but never really had the confidence to express my views in a song.

I have never felt any ethnic connection between the Greeks and me other than how hairy I am.

I have no belief in The Bible or religion, but I think Armageddon was a lucky guess. I honestly think it's going to happen.

I don't want to look at other people my age in leather. Why would I put it on?

I left school at 17 and was a star by the time I was 18 - in certain parts of the world anyway.

Because of the media, the way the world is perceived is as a place where resources and time are running out. We're taught that you have to grab what you can before it's gone. It's almost as if there isn't time for compassion.

I watch people who are not driven by creativity any more, and I think how dull it must be to produce the same kind of thing. If you don't feel you're reaching something new, then don't do it.