16 Quotes by Vince Clarke

That's where my influences lie, in the blues with people like Muddy Waters and Tina Turner. At first I didn't really like the idea of working with synthesizers but now I think they're fun, there are no restrictions. Not that I understand how they work.

I started writing songs at age 15.

I’m a lover of songs.

I’m actually doing a show. from my shed. on the internet. but it won’t be music or anything, it’s more to do with drinking and smoking. it’s an art piece.

That’s where my influences lie, in the blues with people like Muddy Waters and Tina Turner. At first I didn’t really like the idea of working with synthesizers but now I think they’re fun, there are no restrictions. Not that I understand how they work.

Collaboration is no longer painful – or precious.

When I was 20, I thought anyone in the music business over 25 is past it. Then at 30, you think anyone still doing it at 35 is ridiculous. Suddenly, you find yourself at 48 and still doing it, so I don't know what to say, really.