Annie Lennox Quotes

A collection of quotes by Annie Lennox.

Annie Lennox is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and political activist. She was born on December 25, 1954, in Aberdeen, Scotland. Lennox first gained fame as the lead vocalist of the Eurythmics, a popular British music duo formed in 1980 with musician Dave Stewart. The duo achieved widespread success with hits like "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," "Here Comes the Rain Again," and "Would I Lie to You?" Lennox's distinctive voice and striking image made her one of the most recognizable and iconic figures of the 1980s music scene.

After the Eurythmics disbanded in 1990, Lennox embarked on a successful solo career. She released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Diva" (1992) and "Medusa" (1995), which spawned hits like "Why" and "No More I Love You's." Lennox's musical style encompasses a fusion of genres such as pop, rock, soul, and electronic music, showcasing her versatile talent as a vocalist.

In addition to her music career, Lennox is a committed humanitarian and activist. She has used her fame and platform to raise awareness and funds for various social and political causes, including HIV/AIDS, women's rights, and global poverty. Lennox's advocacy work earned her numerous awards and recognitions, including an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for her humanitarian efforts.

Throughout her career, Annie Lennox has left an indelible mark on the music industry, blending her exceptional talent with a passion for activism, making her an influential figure in both realms.

Making a Christmas album is looked upon by some people as th

Making a Christmas album is looked upon by some people as the thing you do when you are heading towards retirement.

A lot of music you might listen to is pretty vapid, it doesn

A lot of music you might listen to is pretty vapid, it doesn't always deal with our deeper issues. These are the things I'm interested in now, particularly at my age.

We all fight over what the label 'feminism' means but for me

We all fight over what the label 'feminism' means but for me it's about empowerment. It's not about being more powerful than men - it's about having equal rights with protection, support, justice. It's about very basic things. It's not a badge like a fashion item.

Life expectancy in many parts of Africa can be something aro

Life expectancy in many parts of Africa can be something around the age of thirty five to thirty eight. I mean you're very fortunate if you live to that age. In fact when I went to Uganda for the first time one of the things that occurred to me was that I saw very few elderly people.

Age

As a creative person, you just put something out into the co

As a creative person, you just put something out into the consciousness of the society you live in.

Society

I am fascinated by history and particularly the Victorian er

I am fascinated by history and particularly the Victorian era.

History

Money is a good thing and it's obviously useful, but to work

Money is a good thing and it's obviously useful, but to work only for money or fame would never interest me.

Money

I can't understand why the front pages of newspapers can cov

I can't understand why the front pages of newspapers can cover bird flu and swine flu and everybody is up in arms about that and we still haven't really woken up to the fact that so many women in sub-Saharan Africa - 60 percent of people in - infected with HIV are women.

Women

I would say that although my music may be or may have been p

I would say that although my music may be or may have been part of the cultural background fabric of the gay community, I consider myself an outsider who belongs everywhere and nowhere... Being a human being is what truly counts. That's where you'll find me.

Music

For me, pointing and clicking my phone is absolutely fine. P

For me, pointing and clicking my phone is absolutely fine. People say that isn't the art of photography but I don't agree.

Art

Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your d

Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your daily modus operandi and change your world.

Change

The future hasn't happened yet and the past is gone. So I th

The future hasn't happened yet and the past is gone. So I think the only moment we have is right here and now, and I try to make the best of those moments, the moments that I'm in.

Best

It's hard to tell how far women's individuality has come in

It's hard to tell how far women's individuality has come in the past twenty years.

Women

Although I have lived in London, I have never really conside

Although I have lived in London, I have never really considered London my home because it was always going to be a stopping-off point for me, and it has been too.

Home

Men need to understand, and women too, what feminism is real

Men need to understand, and women too, what feminism is really about.

Women

I mean, I'm 48 years old and I've been through a lot in my l

I mean, I'm 48 years old and I've been through a lot in my life - you know, loss, whether it be death, illness, separation. I mean, the failed expectations... We all have dreams.

Death

I'm appalled the word feminism has been denigrated to a plac

I'm appalled the word feminism has been denigrated to a place of almost ridicule and I very passionately believe the word needs to be revalued and reintroduced with power and understanding that this is a global picture.

Power

When I look at the majority of my own songs they really came

When I look at the majority of my own songs they really came from my own sense of personal confusion or need to express some pain or beauty - they were coming from a universal and personal place.

Beauty

I don't have clear-cut positions. I get baffled by things. I

I don't have clear-cut positions. I get baffled by things. I have viewpoints. Sometimes they change.

Change

Women's issues have always been a part of my life.

Women's issues have always been a part of my life.

Women