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.
George MichaelRead
I've wondered what my sexuality might be, but I've never wondered whether it was acceptable or not. Anyway, who really cares whether I'm gay or straight?
Interpretation
The quote expresses a sense of self-acceptance regarding sexuality without concern for societal judgment.
George Michael's quote reflects a deep understanding of personal identity, emphasizing that one's sexuality should not be a matter of societal acceptance. He suggests that self-acceptance is paramount, and the opinions of others are insignificant when it comes to one's true self.
In practice
This quote is perfect for discussions on LGBTQ+ rights at community events.
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 know I have a very self-destructive tendency since my mother died, I have got to be honest.
I'm not stupid enough to think that I can deal with another 10 or 15 years of major exposure. I think that is the ultimate tragedy of fame... People who are simply out of control, who are lost. I've seen so many of them, and I don't want to be another cliche.
It's the ones who resist that we most want to kiss, wouldn't you say?
The whole business is built on ego, vanity, self-satisfaction, and it's total crap to pretend it's not.
Because of the media, the way the world is perceived is as a place where resources and time are running out. We're taught that you have to grab what you can before it's gone. It's almost as if there isn't time for compassion.
You mustn't force sex to do the work of love or love to do the work of sex.
If thou art willing to suffer no adversity, how wilt thou be the friend of Christ?
The truth was, there were four partners in our marriage. Stephen and me, motor neurone disease, and physics. If you took out motor neurone disease, you are still left with physics.
I get so sick and tired of hearing people gripe about what their parents did to them. You know what your parents did to you? The best thing they could do. The best thing they knew how, the only thing in many cases that they knew how. Nobody has set out maliciously to hurt their child, unless they were psychotic.
I don't wait for people to give me respect. I always give them respect.
I think we understand that for the Court to work well, we have to not only respect but genuinely like each other.
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