We rushed to finish the album when 'Mad World' became a hit. The pressure was on and it stopped being as enjoyable… — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
Mad World's distinctive percussion intro was played on a Roland CR-78 drum machine. We first recorded it at twice the speed, but… — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
We released 'Mad World' as a single because we felt the music press would like it. — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
Mad World' was easy for me to sing because I could relate to Roland's lyrics. We were both the middle of three… — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
I guess because we're essentially a two-man band, we're attracting Wham's crowd. But Wham! are more of a businessman's band. — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
It's definitely a joy when you make a record to know you are doing it for the right reasons: You want to do it… — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
You find it hard to deal with certain things and as you get older it becomes easier. — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
At the height of our fame, we didn't see anything. We didn't leave the hotel because we were doing interviews all day. We may… — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
When I get some time off, I don't even want to see people half the time. — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
I have two kids and they were by no means blank slates. One is exactly like me, one is exactly like my wife. — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
I have this TV pilot I was writing for and a couple of films. It's just a different way to express myself. — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
A lot of songs we've written have been political, but they're also personally political. — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
