255 Quotes by Rufus Wainwright

I am undefinable. I don’t fit into any particular category.

I don’t know if it will be my big comeback, but I think it is a statement – that I am a self-sustaining, vibrant, long-term artist, and I’m not going away! And if you don’t give me credit, then the musical gods will!

I made the decision to take on board the critical feedback. Reviews are something you can easily ignore as a performer or writer but I chose to not ignore them here and I think that I benefited. I think I’m stronger for it – and I have a tougher skin as a result.

Why be in music, why write songs, if you can’t use them to explore life or an idealized vision of life?

Yes, I’m a homosexual and I like to shock people with glamour.

I’ve always gravitated towards opera, and the Royal Opera House is quite possibly the greatest opera house on earth.

I do not consider myself a guitar player. My father is a guitar player – I’m not.

I could always escape into this demi-monde of homosexuality, which I feel really indebted to. It stopped me being a ‘mummy’s boy.’

I’m your knight in shining armor. I’m here to save you from Linkin Park.