So, 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 BraggAll musicians start out with ideals but hanging on to them in the face of media scrutiny takes real integrity. Tougher still is to live up to the ideals of your dedicated fans.
Billy BraggMixing pop and politics he asks me what the use is / I offer him embarrassment and my usual excuses.
Billy BraggIf there is a single trait in our character that has historically set us apart from other nations, it is our determination to limit the authority of those who rule over us.
Billy Bragg