I don’t know whether when I was 20 years old or 25 years old if somebody would have come along with incredible wisdom whether I would have really listened.
BOY GEORGEThe most significant New York club for me was Paradise Garage, where they played house music. This was around ’84 or ’85.
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I think people could be a bit friendlier. The only real contact you have with people is when they’re annoyed if you’ve had a party – you know, it’s been a bit too noisy for them or something.
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You’re lucky if you reach the point where you go, “OK, I have a wonderful life …I fly around the world, stay in beautiful places, people are generally quite sweet to me, what’s to complain about?” But I think you have to get there…
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She’s probably in denial that she’s a great big ball of insecurity and I’m quite well aware that I am one.
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The problem with being on the road – especially in a hot place like Florida – is that you can begin to think you’re on holiday.
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The band never actually split up – we just stopped speaking to each other and went our own separate ways.
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I would rather have a cup of tea than sex.
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When I go onstage, I’m going to work …I feel like my performance is about an emotional connection. I want to connect with people, whether it’s like a romantic song or a happy song.
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The most significant New York club for me was Paradise Garage, where they played house music. This was around ’84 or ’85.
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Everyone loved the music but nobody liked the name. I -remember getting a postcard from Jon from L.A. saying, “I don’t think America’s ready for the Sex Gang Children.”
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The idea that gay people have to mimic what obviously doesn’t work for straight people any more… I think is a bit tragic. I am looking forward to gay divorces.
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I find that most people [in social media] just want me to say “happy birthday” to their mom or wish them good luck with their exams.
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Whenever there’s an interview with me, I might read it, but I don’t read the comments because they’re so hateful sometimes.
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As a kid, I would’ve loved to get a tweet from David Bowie or Joan Rivers or Tom Cruise. It’s great that you can communicate with people and it’s instant.
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I think of myself more as a creative-type person, but it’s quite nice to be challenged physically and mentally.
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Leigh [Bowery] would create fake guest lists and put the most ridiculous names on them – Joan Collins, or really naff soap stars who would never grace the door of Taboo.
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