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.
But maybe boredom is erotic, when women do it, for men.
Dating is pressure and tension. What is a date, really, but a job interview that lasts all night?
Some of our loves and attachments are elemental and beyond our choosing, and for that very reason they come spiced with pain and regret and need and hollowness and a feeling as close to anger as I will ever be able to manage.
The most loving parents and relatives commit murder with smiles on their faces. They force us to destroy the person we really are: a subtle kind of murder.
If I body-shame a woman, it is more a reflection of me being critical of my body, me not being able to keep up to certain standards I have, and so making sure that the women around me feel the same way.
But here's the worst part: the trick to life lies in hiding from those we hold most dear how much they mean to is; if not, we'd lose them.
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