Quotes About Independence

Fame is one of the potential hazards of this job, but I really just want to make movies. I want to be respected, sure. Who doesn't? But famous-famous? I just don't care about it. And if you genuinely don't give a damn about that stuff, you really are free.

Because I never attended elementary schools of any kind, I missed most of the books that were popular with other kids my age. There was an exception, however, which was 'Harry Potter.' My grandmother gave me the first book when I was about 13, and I read it, then read all the rest.

I was digging in the backyard to get my own clay and making pottery. And then I started taking pictures and built my own darkroom. I would go out at six in the morning and just take pictures.

There are so many bands I am starting to see: Waterparks, Potty Mouth - they're all garage bands that started in the garage. Kids are loving them.

I'm on the road earning my money. I didn't get any million pound record deals. Not unless you're Jedward! I'm doing very well, but I still have a mortgage to pay off. So I'm on the road.

If the Scottish people decide to opt for independence, it would not be a good idea for Scotland to maintain a very rigid link to the pound.

No ifs, no buts - we will not share the pound if Scotland separates from the U.K.

I did not grow up with people, you know, pounding in my head, 'This is what you've got to do, this is what you're going to do.'

'That's Not Me' video cost me 80 English pounds.

Don't worry about me. Worry about the next man. If you see me in a fight, don't help me. Pour honey on me and then help the bear. Don't worry about me. I'm Dorothy Bowe's baby boy. I'm going to be all right.

I remember my dad came from Ireland and Scotland, and so he carried with him the fear of poverty. So when I wanted to break loose, it kind of made him very nervous.

I want to show girl power.

No human being, however great, or powerful, was ever so free as a fish.

My three husbands were afraid of me. I am a very powerful woman.

I'm not Gloria Steinem, but I mean, I'm definitely all for powerful women.

We have got schools that can absolutely stand on their own two feet, and I think that's what we should be doing as Conservatives.

I just lived it and did my own thing without looking over my shoulder. I think I'm very lucky, considering when I started everything, and the fact that I have a masters in music, and I've always worked in music, and that's what I wanted to do.

If anybody is considering retirement. I'm all for it. You've got to live your life. I can't live your life for you.

I'm sure there are actors out there who work with other actors on a consistent basis - I am not one of them.

If Brian Eno wanted to make a record, I'd definitely clear some time in my calendar. John Cale, too. Those guys consistently make great records, always doing their own thing.

People try constantly to use me, and I hate it.

When you're constantly looking for things from other people, you're not looking within yourself.

I'm an American. I have constitutional rights.

I'm phobic about the idea of being constrained.