100 Quotes by Olly Alexander



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    As young as 10 I started fancying boys. It's a common experience but I just wished I wasn't gay up until the age of 18 or 19.

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    I think all of the best songs are about heartbreak and love.

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    I genuinely do want the world to change in a positive way, but I wouldn't call myself an activist, you know? I'm an entertainer who engages with activism because it feels really meaningful for me.

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    I get a real thrill for being 'overtly queer' in my aesthetic.

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    You can't have a nuanced debate on Twitter, it's just people shouting.

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    I don't know what's wrong with me - I don't know why I only get picked to play strange characters!

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