My mother and father could not handle even me being gay. We never talked about it really.
Rufus WainwrightGrowing up, for years and years I had no idea what the plots of operas were, and that's part of what fascinated me - I could make them up and learn bits and pieces of what was going on over time. There's something about it being always a step away that makes it more fun to chase.
Rufus WainwrightGuess the world needs both sun And the moon too Sad with what I have except for you.
Rufus WainwrightIn the present world, this technological, psychotic, politicised, nonsensical world, you have to believe that the good guys are going to win! That evil will be banished somehow!
Rufus WainwrightI am always writing; if you want to survive in this business, you need to keep working, keep creating and never stop the output.
Rufus WainwrightMy mother's songs are really turning out to be masterpieces. I have inherited this incredible legacy and am so fortunate to bathe in her sensibilities. It is tinged with tragedy. I'd much rather she was here in person, but there is still a positive force to come out of her death and that is having the gift of music that she gave.
Rufus Wainwright