"I made two movies before The Police had a hit record: I did Quadrophenia and a film called Radio On"
- Sting
About this Quote
This quote by Sting is a reflection on his career before The Police had a hit record. Sting was currently a recognized artist and actor before The Police's success. He had currently starred in two movies, Quadrophenia and Radio On, before The Police had their very first hit record. This quote is a testament to Sting's commitment to his craft and his decision to go far for himself in the show business. It also functions as a reminder of the effort and dedication that goes into accomplishing success. Sting's quote is a pointer that success doesn't come over night which it takes hard work and dedication to accomplish it. It is also a tip that success is possible, no matter how long it takes.
"If the Police could do a reunion... One of the biggest jerks I ever met was Sting. If he can do it, then anyone can do it. It's not that big a deal. And the Eagles! They did it! They severely hated each other. It's just rock and roll"
"After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn't do it. I sure as hell wouldn't want to live in a society where the only people allowed guns are the police and the military"
"I think I owe thanks to the people who have listened to me over the years, who tuned in on the radio. They have given me a warmth and loyalty that I've never been able to repay. The way they have reached out to me has certainly been the highlight of my life"
"I wrote a lot of stuff quickly: pages and pages of notes that seemed pretty incoherent at first. Most of it was taken from the radio because -suddenly being a parent- I'd be confronted by the radio giving a news report every hour of the day"
"In the police force, two, three, five traitors are detected who are really working for someone else. When we cleanse the police of them, the problem will be simplified a lot. Terrorists will have no one to contact - they will be left without informers"
"On the one hand, the guns were there to help capture the imagination of the people. But more important, since we knew that you couldn't observe the police without guns, we took our guns with us to let the police know that we have an equalizer"
