Welcome to a compilation of insightful and thought-provoking quotes by Adam Ant, the iconic English musician, and performer. Renowned for his flamboyant style and charismatic stage presence, Adam Ant has left an indelible mark on the music industry with his innovative sound and daring fashion sense. As the lead singer of Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, he captivated audiences with his unique blend of new wave, post-punk, and glam rock, earning him a devoted following around the globe.
Adam Ant’s lyrics often reflect his rebellious spirit, tackling themes of individuality, identity, and societal norms with wit and insight. Whether through his music or his public persona, he has consistently challenged conventions and embraced the freedom of self-expression. This collection of quotes offers a glimpse into the creative mind of Adam Ant, providing inspiration, reflection, and perhaps a touch of rebellion. Discover his words of wisdom, humor, and defiance below.
The brain isn’t like the heart. They learned how to transplant a heart. The brain is more complex. Adam Ant
I’m blind without my glasses. Adam Ant
When you work as hard as you can and as much as you can to make your first album, and you don’t make any money, then you change things. Adam Ant
Creative people are more prone to depression. Adam Ant
I’m a punk rocker. I don’t do Christian. Adam Ant
I think what’s going on with gorillas is pretty bad. The fact is that you can buy gorilla meat in London any day you want it. Adam Ant
I feel very grateful to be alive and well enough to make music. Adam Ant
I just think, certainly for live music it should look as good as it sounds. Adam Ant
I have suffered from depression for most of my life. It is an illness. Adam Ant
If you make a mistake, you should enjoy it. Adam Ant
People weren’t buying as many records. My record company did not want me. I went through three record companies, went on tour at the wrong time. It destroyed me. Adam Ant
I loved being in a band. Adam Ant
I’m a rock and roll singer. Adam Ant
I like being infamous. I think it is safe being a cult. Adam Ant
Depression is something that doesn’t just go away. It’s just… there and you deal with it. It’s like… malaria or something. Maybe it won’t be cured, but you’ve got to take the medication you’re prescribed, and you stay out of situations that are going to trigger it. Adam Ant
I got a little house in East L.A. and did the gardening. I was doing some acting here and there, doing my own thing… getting back to reality. Adam Ant
I became a man. Before that I was a little boy. Adam Ant
Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It’s the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with. Adam Ant
I really knew I wanted to be Adam, because Adam was the first man. Ant I chose because, if there’s a nuclear explosion, the ants will survive. Adam Ant
Bad things happen sometimes. Adam Ant
I want to do a make-up line for men. Adam Ant
Men look like pandas when they try and put make-up on. Adam Ant
Since the decline of record companies and music sales, I’ve always played live. Adam Ant
I always like to tell a story. Adam Ant
My daughter, Lily Caitlin, means the most to me in the world. Adam Ant
It may be a coincidence, but from the minute I took anti-depressants, I didn’t pick up a guitar or a pen for seven years. Adam Ant
I have loved eight women in my life. I remember every woman’s face. Adam Ant
The touring was crazy, it was a lot of work. But I enjoyed it. Adam Ant
I am quite an early riser – I usually get up between 5.30 and 6am and take the dogs out. Adam Ant
Bipolar disorder, manic depression, depression, black dog, whatever you want to call it, is inherent in our society. It’s a product of stress and in my case over-work. Adam Ant
I wanted to make good records. But my problem is I’ve got a low boredom threshold, so I wanted it to look and sound different with each album, which is really tantamount to suicide, cause people lose it, they lose it – they say: ‘I like that, and that’s not this.’ Adam Ant
My daughter’s the greatest thing that’s happened to me in my life and she turned me into a more responsible man, as opposed to just someone who’s a perpetual teenager, thinking you’re a man when you’re not. Adam Ant
I’ve been told I sold 110m albums and singles. If that’s the case, I should’ve come here in a space rocket. Adam Ant
I just became a vegetable for three months. I couldn’t talk to people. I was very ill and that was part of the reason I left college. Adam Ant
When I was on a major label I felt obliged to say yes to every interview, tour and whatever else. The label is always telling you, ‘This ain’t going to last,’ so I worked myself half to death. I learnt from that and I like to pace myself now. Adam Ant
To me, style is consistency. Adam Ant
It’s good to play 100 per cent live – no tricks, no samples, no messing about. Adam Ant
Antidepressants are very good, but it’s a clinical cosh, really. Sometimes you have to be knocked out, just to stop; when you’re in that state all you want to do is just sleep, and rest your body and your brain. Adam Ant
Achievement results from work realizing ambition. Adam Ant
People tend to keep their distance. Adam Ant
Prison’s a walk in the park compared with being sectioned, mate, it really is. Adam Ant