Top 35 Quotes by Mick Jagger

I don't really count myself as a very sophisticated businessperson. I'm a creative artist. All I know from business I've picked up along the way.

My mother has always been unhappy with what I do. She would rather I do something nicer, like be a bricklayer.

I am conservative with a small 'c.' It's possible to be conservative in fiscal policy, and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression.

People love talking about when they were young and heard Honky Tonk Women for the first time. It's quite a heavy load to carry on your shoulders, the memories of so many people.

I'd rather be dead than singing 'Satisfaction' when I'm forty-five.

The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.

I am not a librarian of my own work. It's a good thing not to be too involved with what you have done.

My secrets must be poetic to be believable.

I have never wanted to give up performing on stage, but one day the tours will be over.

I must be careful not to get trapped in the past. That's why I tend to forget my songs.