Explore Quotes by George Michael

I realised those things my ego needed - fame and success - were going to make me terribly unhappy. So I wrenched myself away from that. I had to. I had to walk away from America and say goodbye to the biggest part of my career because I knew, otherwise, my demons would get the better of me.

I know that I sound self-satisfied, and I know that I've got an ego, but I don't have an ego problem.

I never really told my parents that I wanted to be a pop star or anything. They just knew that I was totally obsessed with music. Funnily enough, my father always used to say that he didn't think I could sing.

In terms of my work, I've never been reticent in terms of defining my sexuality. I write about my life.

I don't really have any traits that I deplore. I get annoyed with myself sometimes, but that's about it.

Is my body a temple, or is my life a temple? I'm definitely in the latter category, and I think my life has been better since thinking that way.

It's only when the kids are in their late twenties that families really face up to what they are.

I'm not a novelty act from the '80s in most parts of the world.

The '90s were a bit of a disaster for me in so many ways. On a personal level, I don't think I could have toured. Also, I had some physical problems with my back that are now sorted and I just wasn't in the right state of mind.

You can't imagine what it's like playing to people who have been loyal to you for 25 years and haven't seen you for 15.

I want to make a pop album - something more upbeat than my stuff was in the '90s.

I left school at 17 and was a star by the time I was 18 - in certain parts of the world anyway.

I try very hard to thank my lucky stars and keep it all in proportion and perspective, but it can be very tiring having a smiley face all day.

I don't really think that there is anyone in the modern pop business who I feel I want to spar with.

I'd like to say things are bound to get better, but I don't really believe it.

I knew, regardless of anything else, singing in front of an orchestra was going to be inspirational. It would feed me.

If I can just live further from the spotlight I think that'll be better for all really.

The fact I had my father as an adversary was such a powerful tool to work with. I subconsciously fought him to the degree that I drove me to be one of the most successful musician in the world.

I owe my mother who I am, and my father my drive.

I have no belief in The Bible or religion, but I think Armageddon was a lucky guess. I honestly think it's going to happen.

Of course, I want to sell this record - there's no point making it otherwise.