"I am singing in an operatic voice for the public, to bring something more to Rock and Roll. Because in a Rock and Roll performance, the singer talks to the public whereas in Opera the singer only talks to a character, inside a story. The public sees this as a picture, I want to transport this picture into the room where the public is."

-- Klaus Nomi

#Character Quotes #Rock And Roll Quotes #Voice Quotes

“As long as I can stay north or south, I'm gaining yards.”

Source : "Jamal Lewis: First and Ten". Interview with Jon Robinson, www.ign.com. September 24, 2003.
“The awareness of our environment came progressively in all countries with different outlets.”
“Even if you're popular, there are times when you just feel like you're not a part of things.”
“Nothing looks more foolish than tradition to those who have none.”
“Tomorrow is another day, we rather hope it will be better but better it won't be unless self-foibles are examined.”

Source : Barbara Oakley (2010). “Evil Genes: Why Rome Fell, Hitler Rose, Enron Failed, and My Sister Stole My Mother's Boyfri end”, p.140, Prometheus Books
“I can rock out anything. I mean, I can rock out a little 'Time After Time'. I can do a little 'Grease Lightning'. It depends on the mood, but we do go karaoke, my friends and I in Los Angeles, and it's a lot of fun.”
“Of course we're still having the concert. Don't let a little rain ruin your night.”
“When you give something, just for the joy of creating, it always comes back on a much larger scale.”

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