5 Quotes & Sayings By Gary Numan

Gary Numan, or Gary as he is more commonly known, was born on February 28, 1958. He is an English musician, songwriter, singer and composer known for his distinctive and innovative style of music. His first success came in 1979 with the song "Cars", which was covered by the band Queen. The single reached number one in the UK Singles Chart and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Read more

He has had twenty-three singles reach the Top 40 of the UK chart and nine of his albums reached the Top 10.

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I've always considered myself to be fiercely patriotic. I love Britain - its history and the down-to-earth attitude people have. Gary Numan
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I became famous so quickly and so young - it was daunting. I was immature and I used to say some really stupid things in interviews. I never smiled on stage so I looked really serious, but it was because I hated my teeth and was incredibly nervous. Gary Numan
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Before breaking into music, I had various jobs: forklift driver, driving a courier. But I was forced into working rather than doing it off my own bat because that was my dad's way: you got a job and paid your way. Gary Numan
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Strangely enough, when the Sugababes' 'Freak Like Me' went to number 1, which was built around my 'Are 'Friends' Electric' song, I had another song called 'Rip' go to number 1 in the Kerrang TV chart, so I was pulling new people in from very different areas of musical interest. That was quite an amazing week. Gary Numan