George Michael

I'm lucky to be alive. ”

I never minded being thought of as a pop star. People have always thought I wanted to be seen as a serious musician, but I didn't, I just wanted people to know that I was absolutely serious about pop music. ”

I'm surprised that I've survived my own dysfunction, really. ”

You can't imagine what it's like playing to people who have been loyal to you for 25 years and haven't seen you for 15. ”

It's almost required with major artists that there's some duality. And I've got duality everywhere. ”

If I can just live further from the spotlight I think that'll be better for all really. ”

I would advise any gay person that being out in the real sense can never happen too soon. ”

My depression at the end of Wham! was because I was beginning to realise I was gay, not bi. ”

I spent the first half of my career being accused of being gay when I hadn't had anything like a gay relationship. ”

It's strange. At some point in your career, the situation between yourself and the camera reverses. For a certain number of years, you court it and you need it, but ultimately, it needs you more, and it's a bit like a relationship. The minute that happens, it turns you off... and it does feel like it is taking something from you. ”