Quotes About Mark E. Smith

I don't want security guards. I don't think security guards are particularly good for your writing.

He told me I didn't understand, that we were from the bleak industrial wastes of North England, or something, and that we didn't understand the Internet. I told him Fall fans invented the Internet. They were on there in 1982.

Prince's manager once told me that I was the only person other than Prince who can recruit from the streets. Which was very flattering.

The thing with me. I can't stick musicians. I've thought about this. I can't stand them, and being stuck in a studio with them I think that's my strength I can hear what they can't.

Our city hobgoblins Infest my home at night

We went to this stupid heavy metal disco after the first gig – which was awful – and the group all started dancing to Deep Purple. I told them to sit down, have some dignity.

And sometimes they say 'Hey Mark you're spoiling all the paintwork' And sometimes they say 'Your thumbprints are on the paintwork

Mark, how did you find out?' and I go, 'What?' 'I only wanted a private wedding, I got wed today.' Of course, I thought why didn't you invite me then, you cunt? And I say, 'Congratulations, mate, and by the way you're sacked.' So you can see why he's a bit scarred.