104 Quotes by Martin Gore

I started getting back into buying old analog gear while we were recording. Lots of old drum machines and synths. It wasn't a conscious thing. I didn't consider myself a collector, but boxes of vintage gear would turn up virtually every day.

I loathe the idea of going onstage in a T-shirt and jeans.

I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

I wasn't ever a massive David Essex fan, but I liked a few of his tracks, and Stardust was one of them.

More than accepted, it's encouraged for rock stars to be out of control.

Our music over the years has been very cinematic. It's surprising we never really got into film soundtracks.

When people meet me I think they're surprised to find out I'm not always angst-ridden.

There are definite reference points to older Depeche Mode records.

I find songwriting a really personal process, so I don't know if I would actually like to sit in a room with somebody else and write songs.