It was like treading water all through the '60s, and when 1970 kicked in, I thought "We're here. Right." God, this is exciting. I'm going to go for it now. I really felt it was my time. Then Marc Bolan did it first. That really pissed me off.
David BowieIt makes me sad when I see artists who come alive when they go onstage, because, gee, I really come alive when I'm home.
David BowieI'm not actually a very keen performer. I like putting shows together. I like putting events together.
David BowieI don't make changes to confuse anyone. I'm just searching. That's what causes me to change. I'm just searching for myself.
David BowieA lot of people that I know are bugged with the idea that they have got to have an audience, or they have got to be liked. I think the more that you fall into that trap it makes your own life harder to come to terms with, because an audience appreciation is only going to be periodic at the best of times.
David Bowie