166 Quotes by Shirley Manson

I couldn’t feel good about myself hanging out in Armani clothes when my girlfriend can’t even pay her heating bill. I’d feel foul and I’d be embarrassed.

I’ve got a lot of stamina and I enjoy people, so having lots of people around doesn’t freak me out.

When somebody asks me a question, I try to be as straightforward about it as possible. I try not to overthink what I’m going to say in an interview.

I am greedy, and most importantly, game for what’s next.

That’s a difficult question, because to consider yourself a rebel is sort of ridiculous.

If you have any opinions at all or if you’re even remotely verbal then they’re going to call you fiery.

If Jennifer Lopez could write songs like Fiona Apple’s, she wouldn’t have to spend so many hours at the gym.

Here’s the tragedy of the modern record business: It’s radio. If you’re not on radio, nobody really is going to hear you or see you or care about you.

I’m 45 years old. I used to be a club girl, but that’s not my world anymore. That doesn’t mean I can’t make music that excites. I think it’s inspiring to see an artist you grew up with take another crack.