Minor Threat was an important band, believe me that it was important it in my life, but it belongs to an era that no longer exists. I'm not nostalgic. I think music today is much more important, because something can be done about it. Ian MacKaye bandbelongera share on social
I'm not conservative, but I am kind of clean living in my own life. Gillian Jacobs cleanconservativekind Change image and share on social
Music has always been my back door to life. It is important for people to find something that excites them. I like the concept that if you do what excites you, you will be rewarded generously, whatever form reward takes, which is not necessarily money. Brandon Boyd backconceptdoor share on social
I just sort of write the book I feel like writing given the emotional place I am in my life at the time. Bret Easton Ellis bookemotionalfeel Change image and share on social
My mother once said to me, 'You must promise to be happy; it is the greatest favour you can do to others'. It has guided me throughout my life. Stephane Hessel favourgreatguide Change image and share on social
Life on Mars would be awesome! Even single-celled life, although I admit that in my heart of hearts, I want it to be the barge-people of the canals. Sarah Monette admitawesomebarge Change image and share on social
My success set me up for life, and it meant that I could retire from the music industry at 27 to spend time with my newborn daughter and my wife. My time away from the spotlight allowed me to rediscover my love for music, and I'm doing it for me now and no one else. Rick Astley allowdaughterindustry share on social
People expect you to change when you become a mother, and of course my priorities changed when I had Violet. She's number one in my life and the best thing that ever happened to me, but I still have fun. I am still myself, but that is made out to seem like I am rebelling against motherhood. Imelda May changeexpectfun share on social
I live a very dull life here... indeed I think I am more like a state prisoner than anything else. Martha Washington dulllifelive Change image and share on social