My dad and I have always been somewhat competitive. Rufus Wainwright competitivedad Change image and share on social
When I'm in the classical world, I really treat it as exactly classical and I don't try and spruce it up or jazz it up or make it easier for the masses. Rufus Wainwright classicaleasyjazz Change image and share on social
In the present world, this technological, psychotic, politicised, nonsensical world, you have to believe that the good guys are going to win! That evil will be banished somehow! Rufus Wainwright banishevilgood Change image and share on social
When it came to using elements of your personal life in your work, my mother was the master, or the mistress. There were three or four songs she wrote about my father - songs about failed love. Rufus Wainwright elementfailfather Change image and share on social
Looking back, one of the things I love most about my mom was that she never, ever relented. She stuck to her guns right up until the end. She wasn't abusive, but she was never that thrilled that I was gay. Rufus Wainwright abusivebackend share on social
The Germany I was enthused with was more old fashioned and kind of romantic. I just got there, and the next thing you know, I had this huge gilded album. It was kind of an amazing experience because I didn't intend it to be that way. Rufus Wainwright albumamazeenthuse share on social
I wish I could just relax sometimes and make some money, but I always feel like I have to prove some kind of big, profound point. Rufus Wainwright bigfeelkind Change image and share on social
I would love to have a number one hit. The truth is if I don't get one, I'll be fine, but at the same time, the truth is that I'm dying for one, as well. Rufus Wainwright diefinehit Change image and share on social
I came out of the closet very young, and I had to cut my teeth pretty fast. Rufus Wainwright closetcutfast Change image and share on social
I've developed into quite a swan. I'm one of those people that will probably look better and better as I get older until I drop dead of beauty. Rufus Wainwright beautydeaddevelop Change image and share on social
