I never met a politician who didn't want to be a guitar player in a rock band. I've got the opportunity to say what I believe in.
Billy BraggIf you thought the army was here protecting people like yourself, I've some news for you, we're here to defend wealth.
Billy BraggIf we think we're a nation with great ideas, and a nation that wants to make the world a better place, let's commit ourselves and involve ourselves with our European partners.
Billy BraggSo, in some ways, the political songs tend to be a bit more like reportage, whereas the love songs tend to be like novels, you can pick them up off the shelf and go into them any time.
Billy BraggBritain is a great country. We can more or less say what we like, and we can walk down the street without anyone trying to kill us. I know it's tough for some people, but generally we live in a caring society. We live in a great country, but we're no longer a great power. Part of the problem with some elements of the European debate is that they hanker for the days when we were a great power. Those days are gone, and they went a long time ago.
Billy Bragg