Björn Ulvaeus



Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (born 25 April 1945) is a Swedish songwriter, composer, musician, writer, producer, a former member of the Swedish musical group ABBA (1972–82), and co-composer of the musicals Chess,Kristina från Duvemåla and Mamma Mia!. He has recently coproduced the film Mamma Mia! with ex-ABBA member and close friend Benny Andersson.

Quotes

 * I miss those days when people believed in science and common sense as in the Fifties and Sixties. Now fundamentalism and contempt for science seems to be spreading. I believe that religion should be totally separated from the state. That’s not the way it is today, not even in Sweden. For hundreds of years we have struggled to achieve a secular society, and now we seem to be going backwards.
 * Björn Ulvaeus Speaks on Humanism, 14 July 2006


 * Contempt for science could perhaps depend on the fact that, science hasn’t been able to solve any of our basic problems, for example the environmental pollution or the problems with HIV and AIDS. This is the worst disease of our time, and scientists are lost. I believe that many people are disappointed with science when the answers we need are not delivered.
 * Björn Ulvaeus Speaks on Humanism, 14 July 2006


 * The story of Jesus is very fascinating. It still has such a tremendous power, even after 2,000 years! We don't really know if he existed as a historical figure.
 * Björn Ulvaeus Speaks on Humanism, 14 July 2006


 * We will never appear on stage again. There is simply no motivation to re-group. Money is not a factor and we would like people to remember us as we were. Young, exuburent, full of energy and ambition.
 * Daily Telegraph, 5 Jul 2008


 * Touring we thought was a waste of time. It was much more productive and much more creative to write and record. I am glad today that we didn't tour. We knew it begins and ends with a song. Back then the entire business revolved around the song.
 * Daily Telegraph, 5 Jul 2008