What I consider to be the barometer for what is a rock artist and what is not, is somebody who has a certain element of blues, even a hint of soul or blues music, derivative of African-American blues, folk, spiritual,… — Ian Astbury Copy Share
I've tended to lean more toward the Dalai Lama and people like Russell Means who have been my political and spiritual North Stars, but I certainly regard Nelson Mandela with great respect and humility. — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
I don't objectify myself. I hate looking at pictures of myself, they're usually awful. — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
I think there's a lot of people who are afraid to experiment with clothing because they're afraid to get judged or ridiculed. — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
When you look at men's fashion magazines, you see a lot of well-groomed guys in suits, but very rarely do you see a lot… — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
Occasionally I like a really good pair of shoes. A pair of leather shoes from Gieves & Hawkes in England, Buckshot Brogue, they look… — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
I always played soccer in Adidas, but I always wore Nikes. I love street sportswear. — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
I celebrate the spirit of Christmas. It's the winter solstice celebration, rebirth and new possibilities. — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
I had a great conversation with Trent Reznor. Trent said, "I'd have a sixpack, too, if I didn't write my own music!" — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
Chris Martin is more of a musician and hasn't really put himself out there as a television host or anything like that. — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
It's not about mainstream global domination. I make clothes that I can't find. I made a few pieces and Lupe Fiasco bought a pair… — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
The days are usually filled with nonsense and every now and again somebody flies by the circus to party on your dime. — Ian Astbury Copy Share Image
