There's something about Cannes being this ultimate film destination, and we're passionate about films; we grew up with foreign films. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
When I was in France, I'd buy books about the history of the Cannes Film Festival, with all those images of the red carpet with, you know, Brigitte Bardot and Marcello Mastroianni in his tuxedo. To actually be going there… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
Even before we had a band, the merging of music and movies just seemed so perfect. — Ron Mael Copy Share
Having more people accepting what you're doing - that's the kind of limelight we really cherish. — Ron Mael Copy Share
We just thought that bands from the U.S. in general were just really boring, and they didn't represent what we felt pop music should… — Ron Mael Copy Share
When things are sequenced really hard, it has an effect similar to the one power chords had in the '70s. — Ron Mael Copy Share
I'm so happy that the first time Russell and I saw 'Annette' with an audience was at the Cannes Film Festival, and even more… — Ron Mael Copy Share
We detested folk music because it was cerebral and sedate and we had no time for that. But the Byrds were OK because they… — Ron Mael Copy Share
Of course everybody wants to be filthy stinking rich. But we've seen the effect that having that kind of massive success has had on… — Ron Mael Copy Share
People have told me repeatedly of how scared they were of seeing me on television. — Ron Mael Copy Share
We kind of have a cranky side of ourselves, so when people get upset about what we're doing, we kind of feel that we're… — Ron Mael Copy Share
There aren't enough people fighting for being conservative with your sexual tastes. There's a little too much adventuresome stuff going on, so it's good… — Ron Mael Copy Share
There is something encouraging about the rebellious spirit of the Internet. It's like the modern equivalent of punk - anyone can make a record.… — Ron Mael Copy Share
It's almost as if the most successful people don't put too much effort into being so brilliant at what they do, that they're just… — Ron Mael Copy Share
We're not trying to be esoteric. There is that about what we do, but we like to be there at the table with everybody… — Ron Mael Copy Share
