George Michael

Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016), known professionally as George Michael, was an English singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is considered a cultural icon of the MTV generation.

Quotes



 * I spent the first half of my career being accused of being gay when I hadn't had anything like a gay relationship. So I spent my years growing up being told what my sexuality was really— which was kind of confusing.
 * CNN Interview (April 1998), reported in Kara Fox, "1998: George Michael comes out in CNN interview", CNN (December 26, 2016).


 * I have to be honest here, I'm not really interested in selling records to people who are homophobic. I don't need the approval of people who don't approve of me.
 * Interview with Oprah Winfrey (2004), reported in Luke Henriques Gomes, "George Michael: from tortured star to pop icon", The New Daily (December 26, 2016).

Faith (1987)
Understands me If we have faith in each other Then we can be Strong, baby I will be your father figure Put your tiny hand in mine I will be your preacher teacher Anything you have in mind I will be your father figure I have had enough of crime I will be the one who loves you … Til the end of time.
 * This time I think that my lover
 * Father Figure

And people on the streets I'm looking out for angels Just trying to find some peace Now I think it's time That you let me know So if you love me Say you love me But if you don't just let me go...
 * I've had enough of danger
 * One More Try

Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990)
He must have let us all out to play Turned his back, and all God's children Crept out the back door Did you cover your eyes when they told you That he can't come back, 'cause he has no children To come back for
 * I guess somewhere along the way
 * Did you cling to the things they sold you?
 * Praying for Time