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Rick Astley (Musician)

I'd been bumming around in bands since my school days.

— Rick Astley sin

My success set me up for life, and it meant that I could retire from the music industry at 27 to spend time with my newborn daughter and my wife. My time away from the spotlight allowed me to rediscover my love for music, and I'm doing it for me now and no one else.

— Rick Astley love

Scientology always makes me think of that movie 'V' where that woman takes off her mask of human flesh to reveal her true, alien self.

— Rick Astley self

I was the youngest of four kids, and Dad, who had a garden centre before he retired, came from a large Lancashire family. Every one of my uncles had their own business, including a post office, two fish and chip shops and a painting and decorating business.

— Rick Astley pain

I started out as a drummer, and now play with a back-to-basics rock band called the 'Luddites.' I'm happiest when I'm behind the kit.

— Rick Astley art

I used to go to soul nights because I loved dancing, and so did my friends, and we loved the music. We used to go listen to black American soul.

— Rick Astley love

Doing things in my day was simple: you either signed to a big label or you signed to a very small label, and you worked with that one, and then they eventually signed you on to a big one.

— Rick Astley work

Don't expect fame to come overnight. That filtered through to me in my own career. Look at Madonna: she's not the best singer in the world, but she's got where she has through hard work.

— Rick Astley work

I must admit, the constant invasion of privacy was becoming a real concern. I've been asked for autographs while I've been doing laps in the pool and even in the toilet!

— Rick Astley real

I think Phil Collins is one of the most underrated musicians, singers, performers - he is absolutely amazing, I think, and I think he's probably got a bit of a rough ride occasionally because he became so mainstream and so popular.

— Rick Astley music

I've done drives through Budapest and Oslo and used to drive to Sardinia, too, which is quite a journey. Drives are an adventure because I don't plan them too carefully. I take detours depending on how I feel and usually stop and stay at places I like the look of.

— Rick Astley adventure

When our daughter was born, a light went on for me - there was more to life than what I was doing. It felt like being famous for being a paint salesman. It wasn't the dream I was sold on. I'd had enough of it.

— Rick Astley life

As a kid, I saw those ticker-tape parades in the movies, and I was really chuffed to be in one.

— Rick Astley real

Back in the '80s, I was known for being reclusive, often shying away from media attention.

— Rick Astley media

Because the pop industry is cruel, if you don't do everything the label wants you to do, it has an army of other people waiting to do it.

— Rick Astley people

I am honoured that my fans worked so hard to help me win Best Act Ever at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards.

— Rick Astley war

I come away from a gig thinking, 'Yeah, I'm worth something.' I can still do it and entertain people, and that's worth it.

— Rick Astley people

I do have a thing for eating out; that's one of life's great middle-age pleasures.

— Rick Astley life

I don't get recognised until I'm on stage, and then I can walk off and forget about it. It's great.

— Rick Astley age

I don't like flying. I'm a bit scared of it and don't enjoy the whole experience.

— Rick Astley joy

I'd had my time in the charts and made loads of money. I was no longer hungry for success.

— Rick Astley success

I'm a person who tries not to have regrets.

— Rick Astley regret

It's really weird seeing someone impersonating you. But at the same time, Vic Reeves' impersonation of me is one of the highlights of my life.

— Rick Astley life

There's some songs you can cover, and I've covered and butchered a few, but you can't do them all.

— Rick Astley you

You can't explain the feeling of singing hit songs to an audience - it's like being a genuine sports star at the peak of their powers.

— Rick Astley power

Id been bumming around in bands since my school days.

— Rick Astley sin

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