I wouldn’t run for President. I wouldn’t want to move to a smaller house.
BONOBut more than anything else, for the British folks Irish people were all terrorists. So when we went to Britain, it was always a lot of resistance to U2. And that’s why we came to America.
More Bono Quotes
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In my view, the only thing worse than a rock star is a rock star with a conscience.
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I get to hear the really good or the really bad things in the press, but I don’t read it. I can afford to say that because public opinion does not drive U2’s audience.
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My understanding of the Scriptures has been made simple by the person of Christ.
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The less you know, the more you believe.
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Sometimes religion gets in the way of God.
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The right to be irresponsible and stupid is something I hold very dear. And luckily it is something I do well.
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The great moments of rock ‘n’ roll were never off in some corner of the music world, in a self-constructed ghetto.
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It’s quite widespread in rock culture, that mythology of the shooting star. I’d rather be the North star. As bob (Dylan) says, you can navigate by it.
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It is impossible to meet God without abandon, without exposing yourself, being raw.
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There was a moment when Prince did rock & roll with a sponge-y seductive sound. I think that’s what was in our head for ‘Get On Your Boots.’ But actually, the song is much more punk rock.
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U2 is an original species… there are colours and feelings and emotional terrain that we occupy that is ours and ours alone.
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Every artist is a cannibal/every poet is a thief/all kill for inspiration/and then sing about the grief.
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To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.
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I felt rich when I was 20 years old and my wife was paying my bills. Just being in a band, I’ve always felt blessed.
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I will admit that we are attracted to issues that unify people rather than divide them.
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