Shirley Manson

“No, I'm not Shirley the girl, I'm the woman on MTV with the big boots.”

“Possibly because I grew up not feeling very confident about my own physical appearance, I developed internal devices so that I could integrate into society.”

“In the '90s, the radio was still alive with all different kinds of points of view, and I think that's why people are longing for that time. It was the first time that alternative music broke through to the mainstream.”

“I'd never imagined myself in a band. So the fact that I've had such a long career without really naturally pursuing it is really astounding. It's taken me a long time to accept what I do for a living and actually feel like I have anything of value to add to the equation.”

“I think young artists are always inspiring because they are coming at worlds from a different point of view.”

“I was a redhead and a middle child; both can make you feel excluded. It's like fighting to be included, in the swim of things. After a while you start to develop a bit of a victim mentality, which isn't great for a happy life.”

“Humans all want to beat the clock but nobody ever does.”

“At the end of the day, though, the band members have to be strong. It's down to the individuals in the unit. Listen to me, I'm talking like I'm in the army and this is my squadron.”

“If you have any opinions at all or if you're even remotely verbal then they're going to call you fiery.”