Chris de Burgh

People just love stories.

— Chris de Burgh

When you have children, you almost feel like you've made your contribution to the survival of the human species. It's your way…

— Chris de Burgh

I remember years ago hearing a top band talking about a song of theirs that was a monster hit and they were…

— Chris de Burgh

I'm far more interested in putting a little more meat into the lyrics than some people are.

— Chris de Burgh

I love myself. I'm not saying this in a narcissistic way.

— Chris de Burgh

When I left university, I didn't want to jump into anything right away. Music certainly wasn't a burning ambition.

— Chris de Burgh

I read about wine every day.

— Chris de Burgh

Canada was one of the first countries that took an interest in my career. Apart from a freak hit I had in…

— Chris de Burgh

The role of Miss World is one that my daughter has fulfilled to the best of her abilities.

— Chris de Burgh

I know it sounds glamorous, but it was bloody cold growing up in a castle.

— Chris de Burgh

It's tough going out as the opening act of a band especially when you're solo.

— Chris de Burgh

My mother was actually a breeder, believe it or not, and she used to name horses after some of my songs.

— Chris de Burgh

I don't spend much on myself. It's a bit of a joke within the family.

— Chris de Burgh

If you look at the big rock hits I've had - 'High on Emotion,' for example - the songs I write have…

— Chris de Burgh

People always try to pigeonhole you, especially the media, who are happy if they can label you as a particular kind of…

— Chris de Burgh

You see, when I go on stage I perform with just a guitar and you have to have very strong material to…

— Chris de Burgh

When I held my first album in my hands, I tell you, there were tears falling down my face. I thought 'This…

— Chris de Burgh

In America, if you say 'Chris de Burgh,' they won't have a clue, but they all know 'Lady in Red.'

— Chris de Burgh

In an outdoor environment, you need to be more energetic. The attention of the crowd begins to wander - not like an…

— Chris de Burgh

I come from the school of thought that if you want to succeed and stay successful, you've got to put in the…

— Chris de Burgh

There is an answer, some day we will know And you will ask her, why she had to go We live and…

— Chris de Burgh

I am much loved.

— Chris de Burgh

I always bring divining rods when I'm on tour because you can change energy streams by moving furniture around your hotel room.

— Chris de Burgh

I made loads of English and Irish friends at university and all they wanted to do was have a good time.

— Chris de Burgh

I remember talking to an architect and he said 'I am making so much money I don't know what to do' -…

— Chris de Burgh