97 Quotes by Adnan Sami

My roots are in classical music and jazz, and I want the freedom of being able to improvise. This freedom is possible only in a live concert.

People said that I had liposuction surgery, but you tell me how can a man of 230 kgs lose weight only with a prick of a needle.

My father was a great connoisseur of music and arts. He said, 'I will encourage you in anything you do, but make sure you get a solid education.' So, I studied in the finest schools and went on to become a qualified barrister but didn't take up law because my music was my area of interest.

Music reflects an artist's feelings and their experiences.

I am glad that my weight never affected my singing career, but other than this, I faced a lot problems: like, I was unable to talk for 20 minutes after coming down from the stage after my shows. I got very tired because of my fatness.

Though music was not in my blood, I always considered myself belonging to music, and that remained with me throughout my studies. The studies were my parents' wish, which I fully complied with, as one must be educated at the highest possible level.

If there is a new airport in Mumbai, I would feel proud about it, and I equally feel angry when I see potholes.

My weight is this permanent topic that just doesn't fade away. Most days, I am fine with people talking about it. That doesn't bother me as much as how people use the fact to promote their own ventures.

I was too big to even contemplate exercise. I had to use a walking stick and a wheelchair to get around.