“I've always thought that actors wanted to be pop musicians and pop musicians wanted to be actors.” WantedActorsMusicianPopsPop Music Author:Gary Kemp
“Kevin Costner told me that 'True' was his and his wife's song. I'm not sure if that's a good thing because they split up soon after.” IfsSongWifeGood ThingsNot SureSplitsKevin Author:Gary Kemp
“Songwriting helps me sort out my personal problems. With acting, you're just a tool for someone's ideas.” IdeasHelpingProblemActingToolsHelp MeSongwritingPersonal Problems Author:Gary Kemp
“The thought of going on tour with people like Toyah Wilcox is just appalling. I'm certainly not tempted.” PeopleTempted Author:Gary Kemp
“Don't see the point in reading ghost-written autobiographies, even though some of these published lives may fascinate me. The 'ghost' is always present, manipulating an interview into first-person singular text, and it feels like I'm reading a lie.” FeelsFirstsMayPersonsLyingReadingWrittenGhostInterviewsAutobiographyFirst Person Author:Gary Kemp
“I keep my house tidy, because then I can think clearly. I feel the same about myself. Presenting yourself well is a working-class thing - my dad was a printer, but he wore a tie most days. The ungroomed look belongs more to the middle classes.” ThinkingFeelsWellsLooksI CanHouseClassMiddleDadMy DadTiesMiddle ClassWorking ClassPresentingTidyPrinterPresenting Yourself Author:Gary Kemp
“In the '80s the band was 24/7. You were only as good as what you were producing at any given moment. Now my family is more important. I also think having the shock of your mum and dad dying humbles you slightly.” ThinkingImportantMomentsGivenDyingDadBandMy FamilyShockMum80sYour MumMum And Dad Author:Gary Kemp
