George Michael

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. ”