Zitat des Tages von Adnan Sami:
My roots are in classical music and jazz, and I want the freedom of being able to improvise. This freedom is possible only in a live concert.
When you want something that is very dear to you, somewhere along the line, you become the child.
Whenever I have asked something from God and worked hard for it, I have always got it, be it my Indian citizenship or my weight loss.
I have gone to many beautiful places across the globe, but I must say that the northeast of our country is the best-kept secret in the world.
I am not scared of anyone except the Almighty.
God has blessed me with the in-born talent for which I pour my heart out in the form of music.
I come from a non-musical family.
I don't give a damn about trolls.
I am an incurable romantic. I am even in love with the idea of being in love, and hence, I write a lot of love songs.
The only relationships I wish to honour and keep are with my family and my dear loved ones.
If there is a new airport in Mumbai, I would feel proud about it, and I equally feel angry when I see potholes.
My independent songs are actually about me, so if you really want to know me, listen to my songs and know what I have been through in my life.
My education has allowed me to be more open to ideas which I would not have been had I not been as educated.
When my first album came out, it wasn't Bollywood. The love that I received from people was everything, and it still is everything for me.
When I was obese, I reached a point where I was about to meet death, and I lost weight to restart my life.
I have always maintained that it's not the quantity of work, but the quality that should speak. I have maintained the same for my music albums, too. I have always released them after a gap of two to three years.
I will surely pen my autobiography.
I am a Mumbaikar. It has a special place in my heart.
I want people to get over my weight and the loss of it. It's been years, and I am sure people can find better things to talk about.
If my life and music brings a smile or makes a difference in any individual's life, then there is nothing beyond for me as a god's gift.
Every human being is unique and reacts differently to different food items. A diet that works for you may not necessarily work for your friend.
As a musician, to be part of anything that promotes peace is very rewarding.
Pakistan never valued Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan saab until English songwriter Peter Gabriel started collaborating with him. After that, the country suddenly realised that they have an amazing talent. This is the story of a lot of artistes there.
Sometimes, I make music in my sleep. So I get up, put on my headphones, and compose it on the piano.
A song's lyrics can't be held culprit for the overall change in society.
I want to be able to touch people's heart through my music. I want to bring a smile on every face. In my own humble, small way, I want to touch lives.
India fell in love with me, but I fell in love with India even more.
I am a singer; my job is to create music and harmony. Wherever I see harmony, I would go towards there.
When people love you for your cultural contributions, geographical boundaries become nonexistent.
My father was a diplomat and served as Pakistan's ambassador to 14 countries. I was born in London and grew up there and studied and lived in a hostel throughout in London and became a barrister.
I believe in the philosophy of turning the other cheek.
I have been working and composing music since 1986. Over the years, I have seen our music industry go through all kinds of transformation.
I had my own ups and downs in getting Indian citizenship. But, ultimately I got it and I am happy about it. I like India. My love is here. I am a proud Indian.
Pakistan is not the torch-bearer of Islam, and if I change my country, it doesn't mean that I have to change my religion.
I'm grateful to God that I'm able to praise his glory through my music.
I am glad that my weight never affected my singing career, but other than this, I faced a lot problems: like, I was unable to talk for 20 minutes after coming down from the stage after my shows. I got very tired because of my fatness.