122 Quotes by Curt Smith

Due to the Internet, we don't perform new songs until a release. Don't get me wrong, I love new technology, but in the case of a new song we would like the original recording and production to be heard first.

It's definitely a joy when you make a record to know you are doing it for the right reasons: You want to do it and that you think you have something valid to offer.

I write music for film because I love it.

We're not pop stars. Living with success is a job; it's the music that's dear to us.

Tears For Fears is my ultimate passion.

I couldn't deal with the fame, the pressure and everything else.

Sometimes albums can be quick, sometimes they take forever, and we're very good at taking forever.

The first album is dark and introspective - tailor made for England.

I think people forget even though we were labelled a synth band because of 'The Hurting,' but keyboards are not our native instruments. Roland's a guitar player and I'm a bass player.