David Bowie Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Bowie.

David Bowie was an iconic English musician, singer, and actor. Born on January 8, 1947, in Brixton, London, he quickly emerged as a major figure in the music industry with his distinct voice, eclectic musical style, and avant-garde persona. Bowie's career spanned over five decades, during which he explored various genres, including rock, pop, glam rock, art rock, and electronic music.

Throughout his career, Bowie released numerous critically acclaimed albums, such as "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars," "Heroes," and "Let's Dance." His innovative approach to music, combined with his ever-changing public image, established him as an influential and visionary artist.

Beyond music, Bowie also had a successful acting career, with notable roles in films like "The Man Who Fell to Earth" and "Labyrinth." He combined his musical and acting abilities and often incorporated theatrical concepts into his live performances.

Bowie's impact on popular culture cannot be overstated. He challenged societal norms, broke down gender boundaries, and inspired generations of musicians and artists alike. Known for his enigmatic personality and flamboyant style, David Bowie remains an enduring figure who pushed the boundaries of creativity until his passing on January 10, 2016. His artistry and legacy continue to resonate with fans worldwide.

As you get older, the questions come down to about two or th

As you get older, the questions come down to about two or three. How long? And what do I do with the time I've got left?

What I like to do is try to make a difference with the work

What I like to do is try to make a difference with the work I do.

I'm not a prophet or a stone aged man, just a mortal with po

I'm not a prophet or a stone aged man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. I'm living on.

I find only freedom in the realms of eccentricity.

I find only freedom in the realms of eccentricity.

I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won

I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring.

Since the departure of good old-fashioned entertainers the r

Since the departure of good old-fashioned entertainers the re-emergence of somebody who wants to be an entertainer has unfortunately become a synonym for camp. I don't think I'm camper than any other person who felt at home on stage, and felt more at home on stage than he did offstage.

...And these childrenthat you spit onas they try to change t

...And these childrenthat you spit onas they try to change their worldsare immune to your consultations.They're quite awareof what they're going through...

Life Music Teenagers

And I saw the sax line-up that he had behind him and I thoug

And I saw the sax line-up that he had behind him and I thought, I'm going to learn the saxophone. When I grow up, I'm going to play in his band. So I sort of persuaded my dad to get me a kind of a plastic saxophone on the hire purchase plan.

Dad

Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming

Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming

Life Future Inspirational

To not be modest about it, you'll find that with only a coup

To not be modest about it, you'll find that with only a couple of exceptions, most of the musicians that I've worked with have done their best work by far with me.

Best

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.

Love

I believe that I often bring out the best in somebody's tale

I believe that I often bring out the best in somebody's talents.

Best

I suppose for me as an artist it wasn't always just about ex

I suppose for me as an artist it wasn't always just about expressing my work I really wanted, more than anything else, to contribute in some way to the culture that I was living in. It just seemed like a challenge to move it a little bit towards the way I thought it might be interesting to go.

Work

I'm very at ease, and I like it. I never thought I would be

I'm very at ease, and I like it. I never thought I would be such a family-oriented guy I didn't think that was part of my makeup. But somebody said that as you get older you become the person you always should have been, and I feel that's happening to me. I'm rather surprised at who I am, because I'm actually like my dad!

Dad

I wanted to prove the sustaining power of music.

I wanted to prove the sustaining power of music.

Music

I don't profess to have music as my big wheel and there are

I don't profess to have music as my big wheel and there are a number of other things as important to me apart from music. Theatre and mime, for instance.

Music

Music itself is going to become like running water or electr

Music itself is going to become like running water or electricity. So it's like, just take advantage of these last few years because none of this is ever going to happen again. You'd better be prepared for doing a lot of touring because that's really the only unique situation that's going to be left.

Music

It would be my guess that Madonna is not a very happy woman.

It would be my guess that Madonna is not a very happy woman. From my own experience, having gone through persona changes like that, that kind of clawing need to be the center of attention is not a pleasant place to be.

Experience

The humanists' replacement for religion: work really hard an

The humanists' replacement for religion: work really hard and somehow you'll either save yourself or you'll be immortal. Of course, that's a total joke, and our progress is nothing. There may be progress in technology but there's no ethical progress whatsoever.

Religion

The absolute transformation of everything that we ever thoug

The absolute transformation of everything that we ever thought about music will take place within 10 years, and nothing is going to be able to stop it. I see absolutely no point in pretending that it's not going to happen. I'm fully confident that copyright, for instance, will no longer exist in 10 years.

Music