220 Quotes by Phil Collins

Many of the articles printed over the last few months have ended up painting a picture of me that is more than a little distorted.

I very rarely listen to the in-flight stuff.

That's going to be on my headstone: 'He came. He wrote 'In the Air Tonight.' He... died.'

Take a look at me now, cause there's just an empty space. And you coming back to me is against all odds and that's what I've got to face.

If a musician dares to get out of the box he's been put in, people get confused. They want people where they can find them! I am fortunate in some respects as I've always been known as someone who 'moves around' and tries different things. But generally, we are supposed to stay where we're put.

You'll regret the day you ever messed with Philadelphia Collins and sons

I wish I could just make you turn around, turn around and see me cry There's so much I need to say to you, so many reasons why You're the only one who really knew me at all So take a look at me now, 'cos there's just an empty space And there's nothing left here to remind me, just the memory of your face Take a look at me now, 'cos there's just an empty space And you coming back to me is against all odds and that's what I've got to face

And I would like to marry and have more children. I would like to try and do it right.

Prog rock, with a little good taste, is ok. I tried to bring some of it into this century, I guess.