I went through a period where I was really tired of seeing and reading about myself. Michael Stipe periodreadtire Change image and share on social
So, when you divide the world into music lovers, music fans and then those people who are just very casual about their music, it's wallpaper to them, it's elevator music, it's just the thing that's playing in the background that helps them through their day. Michael Stipe backgroundcasualday share on social
We're absolutely American and distinctly so, I think. That's part of what people respond to outside of this country, part of the reason that we're such a huge band outside of the U.S., where we're not so popular now as we were 10 or 12 years ago. Michael Stipe absolutelyagoamerican share on social
I think there were early critics who wanted us to change the world because the Sex Pistols failed. Michael Stipe changecriticearly Change image and share on social
When I get really hammered I take my clothes off. That's a sure sign. It's been a long time since the last time I did that. Probably a year. Michael Stipe clothehammerlong Change image and share on social
There was never a golden era of American radio as far as I can tell. Michael Stipe americaneragolden Change image and share on social
I've always felt that sexuality is a really slippery thing. In this day and age, it tends to get categorized and labeled, and I think labels are for food. Canned food. Michael Stipe agecannedcategorize Change image and share on social
There was a point in the '80s when I looked out at my audience and I saw people that - were I not on the stage - they'd sooner slug me as they walked by me on the sidewalk. And I realized that I was way beyond the choir. Michael Stipe 80saudiencechoir share on social
Sometimes before we make a record I go back and listen to a few. It's equally humbling and uplifting. Michael Stipe backequallyhumble Change image and share on social
If you disagree with me, fine! Because that's the great thing about America, we can disagree! Michael Stipe americadisagreefine Change image and share on social
