For every great thing we did, there is a very public moment of falling on our faces. But everything that came through us as a band was a distinct vision of R.E.M.
Michael StipeWe made part of the record in Miami, and I would go down to the beach, and not 20 feet from the water I see a fish that is at least seven feet long swimming close to the shore. I did not go back in the ocean the entire month.
Michael StipeOur generation was supposed to be about trying to deal with nuclear concerns and environmental disasters.
Michael StipeI'm just not that fascinating a person to have had all those lives that I've written about.
Michael Stipe