Michael Ball

I never thought of myself as a particularly controversial figure.

— Michael Ball

I adore Dartmoor, where I grew up, and the Cotswolds are amazing.

— Michael Ball

Musicals aren't two-dimensional froth.

— Michael Ball

This was a seminal moment in my life - my dad took me to see the original production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'…

— Michael Ball

I made a conscious decision to stop watching 'Big Brother.' I was an avid fan, but I felt it was time to…

— Michael Ball

Theatres, stages are dangerous places.

— Michael Ball

I'm not a big fan of Christmas, and I think there are a lot of people who feel a bit melancholy at…

— Michael Ball

Leona Lewis made some really nice albums.

— Michael Ball

I just work so much and so hard that I love the idea of being around family, friends and my animals quietly…

— Michael Ball

I play roles, but when I'm off stage, I always try to be myself.

— Michael Ball

I saw 'Hairspray' in New York and had one of the best nights I've ever had in the theatre.

— Michael Ball

The one I really get on with is Princess Anne. Talk about calls a spade a shovel! And she's so clued-up. She's…

— Michael Ball

If you've got someone fighting your corner, someone who loves you and you love, and is also really, really clever, the battle…

— Michael Ball

I love doing characters that surprise people and showing what I am, which is an actor, first and foremost.

— Michael Ball

I particularly like Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman. Both writers have wit and imagination and the breadth of stories they tell coupled…

— Michael Ball

I love the idea of being on stage and people thinking they know who Michael Ball is, they've got an image and…

— Michael Ball

Music is music and there are only two types: good and bad.

— Michael Ball

I tap my fingers and cheekbones before going on stage to calm down. But nerves are necessary; if you ever lose them,…

— Michael Ball

I'm a fairly traditional British cook, as my partner Cathy doesn't enjoy spicy food, although I like to experiment myself.

— Michael Ball

You have to be on your game with a live audience because anything can change.

— Michael Ball

All you have to offer as a performer is yourself.

— Michael Ball

I've heard everyone do 'Bring Him Home' from 'Les Miserables.' When Colm Wilkinson did it, I truly never thought I would hear…

— Michael Ball

Working every day isn't hard if you love what you're doing.

— Michael Ball

Legally we have integration, social acceptance and diversity... but that doesn't mean... everybody is down with it.

— Michael Ball

Working is learning.

— Michael Ball