Annie Lennox Quotes & Sayings (Page 8)

“The person who inspired me the most was a friend of mine, Anita Roddick. I know that Anita wasn't known to be an ardent feminist, but she truly was.”

“I didn't want to be perceived as a girly girl on stage.”

“I only want to make music because I have a passion for it.”

“I think life on the road really suits very egotistical men. It's set up for kings.”

“I was born in 1954. My parents were brought up in the war years, and life was hard.”

“I've never experienced chronic poverty, but I know what it's like to live on £3 a week.”

“Those in the developing world have so few rights - we take a lot for granted in the developed world.”

“Music is an extraordinary vehicle for expressing emotion - very powerful emotions. That's what draws millions of people towards it. And, um, I found myself always going for these darker places and - people identify with that.”

“I don't think feminism is about the exclusion of men but their inclusion... we must face and address those issues, especially to include younger men and boys.”

“Feminism is a word that I identify with. The term has become synonymous with vitriolic man-hating but it needs to come back to a place where both men and women can embrace it. It is particularly important for women in developing countries.”