Top 52 Quotes by Martin Gore

Technology is a bit of a double-edged sword. Used right, it's a wonderful tool, but unfortunately, it makes it easier for a lot of mediocre people to get really crappy ideas out.

I didn't write songs for a very long time.

I sit down and create atmospheres, start playing guitar or piano and just sing whatever comes out of my mouth.

I didn't expect us to be around after 25 years.

The majority of the time I'm at home with my family, I play football three times a week.

I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

I think being in a band is probably the only job when you're actively encouraged to be out of it most of the time.

I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different.

I loathe the idea of going onstage in a T-shirt and jeans.

I wasn't ever a massive David Essex fan, but I liked a few of his tracks, and Stardust was one of them.