The most common misconception people have had in the past is about my own control and calculation of my career.

The word that pisses me off - "prepubescent."

My dad worked in a very typical first-generation immigrant fashion - 24 hours a day for years.

Your political system is actually too democratic. The fact that Americans vote on every bill and proposition can prolong bigotry indefinitely, especially where it is aimed at minority groups.

I probably owe an apology to fans that have been supportive and have not wanted to believe any of this was true. It takes a little bit of the sheen off of the mystique.

Obviously, [Wham!] made me a lot more comfortable as a musician. I was very confident that I would become a successful musician, but I had no idea I would be a celebrity.

I also think I could probably repeat the commercial success; whether I want to or not is a different matter. I think there is still better work inside me.