Quotes from Adam Lambert

I think theatricality is just one way of performing. I don't think it's a better way or the way, but it's my way.

I'm inspired by history, different periods.

The kids that are different and out there and expressive and are bold with those choices, those are the people that grow up to be people we all want to hang out with, that become celebrities or become really successful in what they do because they believe in who they are.

So pretty much, to sum it up, if you can freak someone out and bring that kind of emotion out of somebody with a song, you're doing something right.

I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay.

We don't have a lot of men on stage doing flamboyant or theatrical. We have a lot of female pop stars doing it, but where are the guys? Where's the classic pop-rock showman?

No matter how much money, fame, and fortune you have, it doesn't mean sh** if it's not connected with love.

My mother was always supportive.

I was a big fan of Middle Eastern elements of music and experimental electronic and tribal sounds.

If sexy scares you, don't listen to my music.

The only lifestyle I'm promoting is the lifestyle of love and friendship. The lifestyle of music, and joy, and fashion. So whoever wants to come and get part of that lifestyle, we accept anybody.

In middle school, I really didn't have music, but in high school, I remember taking a lot of choir and drama.

I think it's up to the parents to discern what their child is watching on television.

For me, one of the important things about keeping vocally healthy is warming up and making sure I'm aware where my voice is at, drinking lots of water and getting plenty of sleep, and just taking care of myself with exercise and eating healthy.

You can't plan everything - if I did a performance exactly how I rehearsed it, it would be so boring.

I think Lady Gaga is great and is changing pop music and bringing back a certain rock 'n' roll spirit, swagger to the game.

There are female artists I can look at that I find more in common with than the male artists, because they're blending the pop, dance and theatricality... but currently there aren't a lot of guys who go there.

There was a lot of me trying to be a 'fixer.' I was that kind of guy. I'd meet someone who had 'so much potential' that needed 'help.' I think that was kind of my curse for a long time.

When I was in high school I was 250 pounds.

I think sometimes we're meant to do something but things aren't lined up correctly.

I knew that it was my only shot to be taken seriously in the recording industry, because it's fast and broad.

I'm so happy to be in a committed relationship.

I think the British audience might be more open-minded with some of my imagery and weird choices.

I had a lot of fun with my costume designer.