My parents never told me to get a real job. They always said, 'Go for it! If this is what you want to do, work hard.' They were always very supportive. Imelda May hardjobparent Change image and share on social
When I'm writing, I mean what I'm saying - there's a lot of me in each song. Imelda May lotsongwrite Change image and share on social
The Spanish and the American audiences are lunatics. They are very passionate and, like the Irish, they don't have as many inhibitions. If you are playing somewhere like Austria or Sweden, it takes them a little while to come out of themselves. Imelda May americanaudienceaustria share on social
I'd watch old movies with Judy Garland, Shirley Temple and Bette Davis and long to be part of that glamorous world. A lot of that glamour is gone now. In my own small way, I hope I'm bringing some of it back. But it would be great if I could inspire women to dress up. Imelda May backbettebring share on social
I don't see why women have to get naked to sell an album. It's crazy. Imelda May albumcrazynaked Change image and share on social
I'm a big believer in 'pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start again.' Imelda May believerbigdust Change image and share on social
I started gigging when I was about 16, and I was way too young to be in the clubs. Imelda May clubgigstart Change image and share on social
I remember once doing a gig in Ireland, and there was a woman jumping around and screaming, 'I don't know what this is but I love it!' I thought that was a nice compliment. Imelda May complimentgigireland Change image and share on social
Thrashing about on stage is my exercise for the day! Imelda May dayexercisestage Change image and share on social
I never miss a vote; I think that's the power of the people. A lot of people fought and died for us to have votes, for women to have votes in particular - your vote is your one weapon. Imelda May diefightlot Change image and share on social
