It was brilliant in LA. The kids were young enough for it not to disturb their education and it was an incredibly healthy lifestyle. The weather's so good that you're up every morning, walking in the canyons, playing tennis three… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
When I became a parent I forgot about the part of myself which was very emotional, very dour a little depressed - but very… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
I tend to get quite close to the songs because I've always been the main songwriter. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
I do a lot of vocal warmups, which are the same warmups I did when I was a kid, because I had a few… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
When you write really good lyrics - and sometimes I did! - they are just a joy to sing. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
Obviously, the big hits like 'Shout,' 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World,' 'Head Over Heels,' we play live, so there's nothing new about them… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
I'm proud of the younger Roland. Very proud of some of the lyrics. They stand up today. I'm cool with it, though some of… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
It's not good for you to be barred from traveling to certain places in your head because some skeleton is in the closet. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
A lot of young people have been raised on our music, or rather had it forced upon them by their parents. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
I think it's a shame that 'Woman in Chains' wasn't a hit at the time, although it's become one of people's favorite songs. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
A song about post-teenage angst like 'Mad World' seems to be permanently relevant. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
Two decades later, Gary Jules sang 'Mad World' for the film 'Donnie Darko' and got the Christmas No 1 in 2003. That was probably… — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
Bath was hardly known for its rock'n roll. We weren't part of the London scene or the New Romantics or any of that. — Roland Orzabal Copy Share Image
