I was perceiving myself as good as a man or equal to a man and as powerful and I wanted to look ambiguous because I thought that was a very interesting statement to make through the media. And it certainly did cause quite a few ripples and interest and shock waves. Annie Lennox ambiguousequalgood share on social
The word feminism needs to be taken back. It needs to be reclaimed in a way that is inclusive of men. Annie Lennox backfeminisminclusive Change image and share on social
As a creative person, you just put something out into the consciousness of the society you live in. Annie Lennox consciousnesscreativelive Change image and share on social
I would say that although my music may be or may have been part of the cultural background fabric of the gay community, I consider myself an outsider who belongs everywhere and nowhere... Being a human being is what truly counts. That's where you'll find me. Annie Lennox backgroundbelongcommunity share on social
If you want to open a supermarket chain and put your face all around the globe, selling your baby and your dog, if it makes you happy, who am I to disagree, as the song goes. But it's not for me. I've always tried to keep my integrity and keep my autonomy. Annie Lennox autonomybabychain share on social
We all fight over what the label 'feminism' means but for me it's about empowerment. It's not about being more powerful than men - it's about having equal rights with protection, support, justice. It's about very basic things. It's not a badge like a fashion item. Annie Lennox badgebasicempowerment share on social
Why are we not valuing the word 'feminism' when there is so much work to be done in terms of empowerment and emancipation of women everywhere? Annie Lennox emancipationempowermentfeminism Change image and share on social
Dying is easy, it's living that scares me to death. Annie Lennox deathdieeasy Change image and share on social
I'm appalled the word feminism has been denigrated to a place of almost ridicule and I very passionately believe the word needs to be revalued and reintroduced with power and understanding that this is a global picture. Annie Lennox appalldenigratefeminism share on social