I’m having a great life, and I want to go on having one.
MARIANNE FAITHFULLThere are so many myths out there about Marianne Faithfull, I had to, um, detach. But I can turn it on because Marianne Faithfull is really an attitude, you know.
More Marianne Faithfull Quotes
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The equipment you’ve got really dictates what you’re going to do. When I started touring, there were no monitors, so I had to take the sound from the hall, and of course it was on a delay, so I would sing, and then I would hear it back, but later. It was very weird.
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The food that’s never let me down in life is porridge, especially with milk and maple syrup, which is delicious. Paris isn’t a porridge place, but I can buy it in London when I’m there and bring it back with me.
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I like my work, but my life always comes first. I always wanted to have a beautiful life, and the way to do it is in show business.
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I’d love to make more money in America, that’s the heart of it. I make much more money in Europe. It’s a shame. I’m trying now to make a profit on this next tour, and I’ll be much happier.
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I am not frightened of much, but I wouldn’t like to get ill.
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When I found out my mother wanted me to marry a rich man, I instantly didn’t want any rich man.
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I’m sick of being self-referential. I don’t want to do any more songs that can be accused of being personal.
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I do yoga. I do tai chi. I do a lot to keep my body and my spirit together so I can work.
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I’m glad to say my father never felt ashamed of me, but my mother probably did.
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I’m a Capricorn, and they flower late.
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I once asked my father what he wanted me to be. To my horror, he said, ‘sociologist.’
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All I have to do is what’s right for me.
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Penitentiary songs have been a love of mine for years. They are so wonderful.
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I live a very nice life. I have a wonderful time. But it’s not lived drawing on a full level. I’m relaxed, cool, and enjoying it.
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I think you have to really, really want to be a film star.
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