James Brown Quotes

Psy is fantastic. He's shifted the planet. He's got the whole world dancing. And it's a rarity in this world. Only four people made that happen in history - James Brown, Michael Jackson, yours truly and Psy.

I was never really that interested in the punk movement. I was a blues guy: I liked Motown, James Brown.

I grew up in Deptford in south London, and at that time I used to wear toppers, loon pants and tonic suits from shops like Take 6 and Topman. I was a bit of a soul boy, but I had a very eclectic taste in music - I was into James Brown and Bowie; and I was the only kid in the neighbourhood who would also be listening to Chopin.

I think the best thing about being James Brown is looking at my little son. Hopefully I can make my son a role model to a lot of people.

The hardest thing about being James Brown is I have to live. I don't have no down time.