About Quote by Ron Mael Download Open image “We actually were passionate about the British bands.” — Ron Mael ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.3 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare About Actually British Passionate
We always turned to the U.K. bands because they were bigger than life and celebrated not only a strong, vital, vibrant musical sensibility, but… — Russell Mael Copy Share Image
I think we've always been a bit delusional and at the start we really did feel we were a cool, British-style band, but it… — Russell Mael Copy Share Image
I've never been one to say that Britain was joining a happy band of brothers. — James Callaghan Copy Share Image
At the time, we thought it was a nice way to say something unique about the group to make us different from all the… — Gerry Beckley Copy Share Image
As much as we were very proud of being a pop band, I know we never felt like we fit into that category. — Isaac Hanson Copy Share Image
We owe America something because they turned us into a touring band. But at least we feel confident about appearing in Britain again now.… — Steve Marriott Copy Share Image
There is so much good music from our scene in the U.K., and I'm happy I'm part of that movement. For a long time,… — Skepta Copy Share Image
All the best British groups were inspired by black American music. With The Beatles, it was Motown and the blues. With me, it was… — Mick Hucknall Copy Share Image
Everyone we knew was forming a band. Boy George, Wham! Sade. But it wasn't a big deal, they were our friends. It wasn't like… — Keren Woodward Copy Share Image
Britain, as a pop music nation, used to have this very 'empire' kind of attitude. We used to 'invade' the world with our bands,… — James Dean Bradfield Copy Share Image
Even before we had a band, the merging of music and movies just seemed so perfect. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
I can't say it wasn't fun in the 70s having screaming people in the audience. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
Having more people accepting what you're doing - that's the kind of limelight we really cherish. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
We just thought that bands from the U.S. in general were just really boring, and they didn't represent what we felt pop music should… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
When things are sequenced really hard, it has an effect similar to the one power chords had in the '70s. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
I'm so happy that the first time Russell and I saw 'Annette' with an audience was at the Cannes Film Festival, and even more… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
We detested folk music because it was cerebral and sedate and we had no time for that. But the Byrds were OK because they… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
Of course everybody wants to be filthy stinking rich. But we've seen the effect that having that kind of massive success has had on… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
People have told me repeatedly of how scared they were of seeing me on television. — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
We kind of have a cranky side of ourselves, so when people get upset about what we're doing, we kind of feel that we're… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
There aren't enough people fighting for being conservative with your sexual tastes. There's a little too much adventuresome stuff going on, so it's good… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
There is something encouraging about the rebellious spirit of the Internet. It's like the modern equivalent of punk - anyone can make a record.… — Ron Mael Copy Share Image
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I talk to my mates about our kids, being too tired and being worn out. — Holly Willoughby Copy Share Image
With 'Pretty Girls,' I saw the opportunity to talk not just about crime but what crime leaves behind. — Karin Slaughter Copy Share Image
I write about presidents. That means I write about guys - so far. I'm interested in the people closest to them, the people they… — Doris Kearns Goodwin Copy Share Image
That's something a lot of folks don't know about me - I'm pretty darn funny. — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
I don't think about the press or the crowds or the other leaders of the race. The focus is only on myself. As soon… — Magdalena Neuner Copy Share Image
Sport is not just about entertainment. It is equally about winning and losing, pooling and galvanising the energy of the youth, upgrading people's physical… — Nita Ambani Copy Share Image
One of the ways that I discovered my confidence and my ability to overpower is becoming a mother. Suddenly, my world wasn't about myself… — Lights Copy Share Image
I didn't want to do 'Fashion Police' because I thought, 'This is stupid, this is beneath me, who wants to talk about fashion?' It… — Joan Rivers Copy Share Image
I just worried about my weight. Worried about my appearance and thought I wan't pretty enough to be a pop star. It was very… — Judith Durham Copy Share Image
