What happened during the previews of ‘Taboo’ [musical] was that it was the first time I’d ever been written about as a great song-writer.
BOY GEORGEVoting for New Labour is like helping an old lady across the road while screaming ‘Get a move on!’ Even the Tories, who you could once rely on to be completely heartless are pretending to care.
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Taboo was kind of celebrating trash, the kind of records you secretly loved, like Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, by Baccara [laughs] – things that you probably shouldn’t like.
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His designs were often breath-taking, but it was the way he used his body that was so utterly new and refreshing.
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I am what I am. There’s nothing I can do about it.
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I think being individual in the show business is what gives you life and longevity.
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Remember that I was out of the closet at the age of sixteen. My parents knew I was gay; I’d had to tell them.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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I am thinking of George Michael’s family, friends and fans. He was so loved and I hope he knew it because the sadness today is beyond words. Devastating.
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It’s quite nice that we can have almost direct contact with anyone in the world at any time. I don’t know how important it is in terms of one’s career. It seems to be pretty much superfluous in terms of that, but it’s nice to communicate.
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I have the best job in the world. There’s not really a lot to moan or whine about. I’ve got the privilege of going out and doing something I absolutely love.
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So much happened in that 10-year span. There were so many musical revolutions. Some were happening at the same time.
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One door closes and another one opens.
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