[“A Deal with God”] was the first single off Hounds of Love. I’d put a lot of work into putting that album together and I wanted it to have every chance.
KATE BUSHIt’s a real joy to be moved by something, but it doesn’t happen often to me.
More Kate Bush Quotes
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If ever there’s been somebody to hold as an icon of sheer determination and willpower, it’s that guy [Stephen Hawking ], let alone any of the things he’s done scientifically. I’m sure that’s his driving force, but he’s a miracle and an aspiration.
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If you believe in what you do and you really want to be in music, just stick at it. It’s always a learning process. Enjoy it because I think making music is a privilege, really. In an ideal world, it should also always be fun. As much as possible, make it fun.
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That doesn’t matter. If it speaks to them and they get something positive from it, it’s great.
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Normally I don’t compromise at all but it felt important to give that song the chance to be heard.
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I think that music is something that surpasses trends, fashions; music is something much deeper.
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When you reach for a star, only angels are there. And it’s not very far, just a step on a stair.
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I had friends but I was spending a great deal of my time alone and for me that was vital because there’s an awful lot you learn about yourself when you’re alone.
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I’m quite a private person and I like my work to do the talking.
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Some of the best pop music ever has come out of the States.
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I could find faults with all my albums because that’s just a part of being an artist – it’s hard being a human being, isn’t it?
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I don’t really listen to a great deal of music. I love music, but since I spend a lot of time in the studio, we probably watch a movie rather than listen to albums. I get to hear stuff, but not on the grand scale.
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You’re never really happy. I’m certainly not. That’s a good thing. It means you’re always striving to do better. You hope the next piece will be better.
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Maybe if my songs feel personal, that’s very nice. I like that. I take that as a great compliment.
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Im the shyest megalomaniac youre ever likely to meet.
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A few times, I’ve thought about doing them again, but it’s just kind of never happened. I’ve just sort of gone the path of becoming a recording artist I guess.
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