Murray Head Quotes

The French have bizarre tastes. Maybe that's why they like me.

- Murray Head

My parents locked off most areas of expression. The only outlet left to me was the arts.

- Murray Head

I ultimately want to contribute something toward bettering human relations.

- Murray Head

'Sunday, Bloody Sunday' was the only time I've been directed properly.

- Murray Head

The main thing with my shows is that I'm professional but not highly polished. I don't like people to think they're just seeing an album in person.

- Murray Head

I'm a singer and a songwriter. It's hard to describe what I sound like when I sing.

- Murray Head

I have a high range. Sometimes I sound like Stevie Winwood. Some people say I sound like Peter Gabriel. Some of the songs I write are funky. Others are slow. Some are ponderous, and some are there to shock. I must say some are pretty damn good, too.

- Murray Head

I never tried to emulate that New York rap style. What I do is a quasi rap. It's a honky rap, not a black rap. I find it puzzling that so many people have assumed I'm black.

- Murray Head

It doesn't suffice to knock the state, to destroy the ideals. Something has to replace those ideals if they're taken away.

- Murray Head

It's no good kicking progress In the teeth - there's nothing wrong with a tractor.

- Murray Head

First, I started with music singing, writing songs, playing music. Later, I got into acting. I'm not a brilliant musician or a brilliant actor. But, to me, they're still great vehicles for expression.

- Murray Head

I'd like to start some form of city-type commune.

- Murray Head

I don't see much good coming out of violent revolution.

- Murray Head