There was never a golden era of American radio as far as I can tell. Michael Stipe americaneragolden Change image and share on social
We toured that record for a year, which turned out to be the culmination of ten years of being constantly on the road. We were sick to death of touring. Michael Stipe constantlyculminationdeath Change image and share on social
I really wanted to be on Six Feet Under as a corpse. That would be hysterical. Michael Stipe corpsefoothysterical Change image and share on social
But we're very much an American band and that's that. I think that's part of the appeal outside of this country and it might be part of the reason people turned away from us within this country, because familiarity breeds contempt. Michael Stipe americanappealband share on social
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
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
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
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
Never eat broccoli when there are cameras around. Michael Stipe broccolicameraeat Change image and 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