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Rufus Wainwright is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and theatrical pop compositions. His music blends elements of opera, jazz, and folk, and he has received critical acclaim for both studio albums and live performances. He continues to influence contemporary music with his unique artistry and bold creativity. Here are 128 of his quotes:

I would love to have a number one hit. The truth is if I don't get one, I'll be fine, but at the same time, the truth is that I'm dying for one, as well. (Rufus Wainwright)

I want to carve out a serious period of time to focus on the next opera without any distractions. And to do that you need money.

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I definitely try to broaden the scope of music. I don't know if it's pop or classical or what, but I'm religiously challenging myself all the time, for better or for worse.

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I like to make the mundane fabulous whenever I can.

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I very much faced my mother's death with hard, arduous and time-consuming labor. The more I would do, the less I would feel.

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New York is not the centre for American culture and art that it once was because of the forces of conservatism. Giuliani, capitalism - and then there was 9/11. I really believe that if I leave, it will suffer! Maybe that's why I love it here, because I feel wanted.

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I came out of the closet very young, and I had to cut my teeth pretty fast.

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My parents were serious working musicians, but they were not stars - not like pop stars that you have now. They had to make a living and that meant touring, working hard, going on the road - and we were roped in.

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There is this church that I go to a lot in New York. I'm not religious but I love lighting candles and stuff. I find it useful.

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I love being not cool.

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Premiering a new opera is probably one of the hardest things in the world to do, and opening nights of any opera are always pretty stressful. (Rufus Wainwright)

I am under no illusion that I will ever be the greatest opera composer in the world, with Wagner and Verdi and Strauss before me. I think my work could fit very nicely into musicals, though.

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The artist who gave me the most inspiration and direction, especially as a singer - and I absolutely consider myself a singer, 100 percent - is Nina Simone. She's my ultimate pianist-singer-type person.

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I am ridiculously high-maintenance.

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I do not consider myself a guitar player. My father is a guitar player - I'm not.

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I have this horrible, horrible habit of going on YouTube and checking out comments about what I do.

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I was reared on folk music.

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After years of hotels, I'm horribly inept at cleaning up after myself.

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I like to sing to Verdi, I like singing to Sibelius, and Mahler maybe.

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You get to a certain age, and you feel the need to reward yourself just for existing.

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Looking back, one of the things I love most about my mom was that she never, ever relented. She stuck to her guns right up until the end. She wasn't abusive, but she was never that thrilled that I was gay. (Rufus Wainwright)

I think my mother, more than anyone, knew the importance of inspiration. If it was occurring, you had to use it.

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When it came to using elements of your personal life in your work, my mother was the master, or the mistress. There were three or four songs she wrote about my father - songs about failed love.

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One of the main destructive forces within our family has been these runaway egos. I think if you look at any show business family, that struggle exists.

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Every video I do is over budget by the time I walk on set. I am massively extravagant in my personal habits.

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Occupation: American-Canadian Singer-songwriter
Born: July 22, 1973
Quotes count: 128
Wikipedia: Rufus Wainwright

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