Born Quote by Robert Hilburn

I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.

— Gary Lineker

If you look at pop stars through the ages, we've had camp, glam popstars from the 80s - your George Michaels and what have…

— Olly Alexander

I used to think of George Michael as being mechanical, like a scientist in a white coat, working in a laboratory, creating perfect harmonies,…

— Boy George

Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music.

— Gary Lineker

It goes without saying that when it came to musical talent, George was in a completely different league to me - as he was…

— Andrew Ridgeley

Michael Jackson is a very weird impulse. It was the exploration of something overtly pop, to the point where pop is kitsch. It's also…

— Kelley Walker

When I hear the name Michael Jackson, I think of brilliance, of dazzling stars, lasers and deep emotions. I think he is one of…

— Elizabeth Taylor

Part of Michael's uniqueness, I think, comes from the fact that he worked with music. He had a tape which he gave me with…

— Madeleine Stowe

George was the easy part. As for Michael, I had always liked the name, and my father's brother is named Michael. I thought it…

— George Michael

There will never be another Michael Jackson, a huge pop star since (the age of) 7.

— Bruno Mars

[George Michael] is a great songwriter and he makes very classy videos, like me.

— Madonna Ciccone

I used to believe that George Michael was a total actor. It was self-defeating, because it made me also feel fraudulent.

— George Michael