Gary Numan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Gary Numan.

Gary Numan is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who gained prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a pioneer of electronic music. He was born on March 8, 1958, in Hammersmith, West London. Numan initially started his career as a member of the band Tubeway Army, but it was his solo work that propelled him to international stardom.

Numan's breakthrough came in 1979 with the release of the album "Replicas" and the chart-topping single "Are 'Friends' Electric?". He became known for his distinctive sound, combining synthesizers, heavy rhythms, and atmospheric lyrics. His music often explored themes of futuristic science fiction and dystopia, setting him apart from his contemporaries.

In 1980, Numan released his most successful album, "The Pleasure Principle," which featured the iconic single "Cars." The song reached number one on the UK charts and became a top ten hit in the United States. Throughout the 1980s, Numan continued to release critically acclaimed albums and experimented with various musical styles, including new wave, industrial, and gothic rock.

Despite facing commercial challenges in the following decade, Numan maintained a loyal fan base and continued to release albums, evolving his sound and collaborating with other artists. His influence on electronic music is widely recognized, with many artists citing him as an inspiration. Numan's distinctive voice, dark aesthetic, and innovative approach have solidified his status as an influential figure in the music industry.

I am very old-fashioned about marriage. It is for life and I

I am very old-fashioned about marriage. It is for life and I mean it. I always knew that when I met the right girl, the life I had before - being single, in a band, girls everywhere - would be over.

I did an album a long time ago called 'Replicas,' which was

I did an album a long time ago called 'Replicas,' which was entirely science-fiction driven, or science-fantasy. Since then it's been a song here, a song there. It's not really a constant theme. I've written far more about my problems with religion, with God and all that.

I met Gemma, my wife, when she was 12. She had a schoolgirl

I met Gemma, my wife, when she was 12. She had a schoolgirl crush on me and her dad had arranged for her to meet me. Later, she started coming to my concerts, but I only got to know her well after her mother died. I rang to see how she was, and that's how it started.

Dad

I've always considered myself to be fiercely patriotic. I lo

I've always considered myself to be fiercely patriotic. I love Britain - its history and the down-to-earth attitude people have.

Attitude

I'm very into science-fantasy, that kind of swordfights and

I'm very into science-fantasy, that kind of swordfights and magic and technology thing.

Technology

Strangely enough, when the Sugababes' 'Freak Like Me' went t

Strangely enough, when the Sugababes' 'Freak Like Me' went to number 1, which was built around my 'Are 'Friends' Electric' song, I had another song called 'Rip' go to number 1 in the Kerrang TV chart, so I was pulling new people in from very different areas of musical interest. That was quite an amazing week.

Amazing

I became famous so quickly and so young - it was daunting. I

I became famous so quickly and so young - it was daunting. I was immature and I used to say some really stupid things in interviews. I never smiled on stage so I looked really serious, but it was because I hated my teeth and was incredibly nervous.

Famous

I want to start my own airplane business. I'm going to buy t

I want to start my own airplane business. I'm going to buy two Dakotas, paint them up in war colours and do, er, nostalgia trips to Arnhem - you know, where the old paratroopers used to go - and charge them about 20 quid a time.

War

Before breaking into music, I had various jobs: forklift dri

Before breaking into music, I had various jobs: forklift driver, driving a courier. But I was forced into working rather than doing it off my own bat because that was my dad's way: you got a job and paid your way.

Dad

I have one brother, John, an airline pilot, who is seven yea

I have one brother, John, an airline pilot, who is seven years younger. He's adopted, though we're still blood related - he's my cousin. My parents couldn't have any more children after me, so when Dad's brother died, they adopted John, then just a baby.

Dad

I've got Asperger's syndrome and I'm not a very good people

I've got Asperger's syndrome and I'm not a very good people person, so I've always been more comfortable around machinery. Not in a weird way - I don't want to marry my car or anything stupid like that!

Car

If I thought that any of this was pre ordained, then it take

If I thought that any of this was pre ordained, then it takes away any kind of incentive to struggle, or to put up with things, to reach for those impossible dreams, all those dramatic things.

Dreams

I was a loner as a child and happiest at home, launching toy

I was a loner as a child and happiest at home, launching toy rockets and aeroplanes. When I started causing trouble in my third year at grammar school, Mum was really surprised. My parents sent me to a child psychologist, who suggested I might have Asperger's syndrome.

Home

My dad was a baggage handler at Heathrow and careful with mo

My dad was a baggage handler at Heathrow and careful with money. He worked hard and had three jobs when I was young. I wish I'd inherited his care for money. Sadly, I've grown up to be rather scatty when it comes to finances.

Dad