Top 14 Quotes by Miyavi

I really wanted to speak English because I started touring the world, and I wanted to communicate with people directly.

My philosophy is my learning process. Until you die, you must evolve and improve.

Every country has a dark side of their history.

The reason I put make-up on or wear the costume is to try and find my own style. It's like my guitar style - I'm just trying to be an original artist.

I find a similarity between performing music onstage and acting - a reality of emotion.

There's nothing that everyone likes in the world. People have different opinions. It's just the way of living. I know that there will be differences.

I've realised how important having family is.

Usually I go to the studio to write lyrics and compose music. I try to be a dad as much as possible at home.

I didn't want to represent any negative side of the country where I was born and raised.

I feel responsible to make something original as a Japanese artist. There are lots of singers and guitarists, but I feel that on stage it's meaningless to copy something someone has done before.