42 Quotes by Belinda Carlisle

I do a lot of solo work in Europe and the Far East, and my main passion is traveling.

For me, it's simple: everybody deserves the same rights.

The musical differences are obvious: the Go-Go's are more punk, while my solo work is more soft pop. But they're equally as fun and enjoyable for me. I couldn't possibly put one over the other.

I've got a great family, great career, great friends, and a lot of passions, which make my life interesting and fulfilling every day.

Since I was a young girl in the punk scene, almost all of my friends have been gay or lesbian, so for me, it's an obvious answer when it comes to whether or not gay people should be recognized as equal.

I have an original voice. It may not be the best voice, but it's distinct, and I think that's what has carried me through the years.

The albums 'Heaven On Earth' and 'Runaway Horses' and 'Live Your Life Be Free' were harking back to when I was a young girl and listening to Californian radio - lush productions, complicated melodies, harmonies like the Beach Boys and the Mamas and Papas. That's what those albums remind me of.

I've always known I could write. I have an ear for production and melody. It was just that, in those early years, I let everyone do it for me. To be honest, I was a little lazy!

Anything that I ever do is from the heart and authentic.