When I was young, people were so disgusted by me. Before I even knew that I was gay... everybody else had it… — John Grant Copy Share Image
It's not like we wanted to talk about the fact that we're gay all the time, but the world has forced it… — John Grant Copy Share Image
The rejection I received when I was young for being a homosexual... that's nothing compared to the number you do on yourself… — John Grant Copy Share Image
When I came out, I found I hadn't been born with the right genes. It's quite brutal. If you're beautiful and you… — John Grant Copy Share Image
I spent many years trying to fit in and do things the way I thought I was supposed to - trying to… — John Grant Copy Share Image
In order to not have to deal with being gay in the world, you have to control everything. You try and walk… — John Grant Copy Share Image
People have always painted me like a pessimist, like somebody who sees the glass half-empty. But I think the fact that I keep showing… — John Grant Copy Share Image
The most horrifying thing I ever did was work as a steward on an airplane. I wanted to get hired by United. I thought,… — John Grant Copy Share Image
I have trouble with things like Facebook. It presents such a warped vision. I get sick of people's opinions about every little thing and… — John Grant Copy Share Image
The 1980s were all about synths for me, and it never went away after that. — John Grant Copy Share Image
I loved the whole New Romantic, New Wave thing... New Order, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, Gary Numan, Blancmange, Yazoo. — John Grant Copy Share Image
'Ernest Borgnine' is sort of my version of Woody Allen's 'Purple Rose Of Cairo' in that it's about the occasional difficulty of coming to… — John Grant Copy Share Image
I feel uncomfortable when I think about my father listening to my records, because I don't want to hurt him. — John Grant Copy Share Image
I had never considered myself a political guy, but there are certain things I can't shut up about. When I hear people say things… — John Grant Copy Share Image
The thing is I don't feel like my story is special. I don't feel like it's different to anybody else. — John Grant Copy Share Image
I think the humor, when applied in the right amount, only serves to intensify the other emotions in a given song; it highlights them,… — John Grant Copy Share Image
I just feel like this guy who's visiting the music business over the weekend. Every time I write a song, I feel like it's… — John Grant Copy Share Image
I've kept most of my friends for decades, and I continue to make new friends. — John Grant Copy Share Image
I'm very proud that I have learned German and Russian. Especially Russian, because of how difficult and beautiful it is and because of how… — John Grant Copy Share Image
