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I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different.

I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it.

Martin Gore

I do a cover of a Velvet Underground song, and they were one of the most important bands, for me.

Martin Gore

Our music over the years has been very cinematic. It's surprising we never really got into film soundtracks.

Martin Gore

I wasn't ever a massive David Essex fan, but I liked a few of his tracks, and Stardust was one of them.

Martin Gore

I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different.

Martin Gore

I sit down and create atmospheres, start playing guitar or piano and just sing whatever comes out of my mouth.

Martin Gore

Record covers helped me discover a lot of music that I wasn't aware of.

Martin Gore

I lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode.

Martin Gore

I didn't write songs for a very long time.

Martin Gore

Once I'd chosen the songs, it seemed like it would just be a question then of recording them. But it's a case of trying to re-invent the songs; taking them in different directions.

Martin Gore

I find it odd seeing a DJ playing to huge audiences. I know that people have been doing it for a while, but the fact that it's been embraced so much in America now and it's become like this new, big thing, I find it slightly odd.

Martin Gore

I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

Martin Gore

It creates a conflict of interest - what songs would I use for me, and what would I use for the band.

Martin Gore

I live in Santa Barbara. My wife's American, and she lived in England for 11 years and then told me she'd had enough.

Martin Gore

For years, I was stuck behind a keyboard rig. When I started playing guitar onstage, it was a bit of a release - not to be stuck in one spot the whole night. It's really enjoyable having the freedom to move around. You just have to remember to end up somewhere near a microphone.

Martin Gore

I'm not particularly prolific.

Martin Gore

I think being in a band is probably the only job when you're actively encouraged to be out of it most of the time.

Martin Gore

People are People still gets played to death on '80s stations. It was our first big break in America. It's not exactly my favorite song.

Martin Gore

Anything that I write comes from the soul.

Martin Gore

Music is really all about experimentation and lots of trial and error. It's just mind-numbingly boring until you hit on something that works well.

Martin Gore

There haven't been many credible electronic covers records.

Martin Gore

I studied German at school. I lived in Berlin for two years and had a German girlfriend for five years, so I don't find speaking German particularly difficult. Singing was slightly more difficult.

Martin Gore

There are definite reference points to older Depeche Mode records.

Martin Gore

I like their darkness but I also like the pop-side of the Velvet Underground.

Martin Gore

I didn't expect us to be around after 25 years.

Martin Gore

I even have nephews who make music, my daughter makes music. I don't know what advice to give them these days. It's really a tough industry to break into.

Martin Gore

There's something insane about this business - about the cycle of making albums and going on tour to promote them.

Martin Gore

I've not worn a dress since about 1985. It always amazes me how there is still a fascination for it in England. The rest of the world doesn't seem to care. I'm not sure whether they don't remember or whether they've just moved on from it. I was brought up in the glam era.

Martin Gore

I love being in the studio. If I'm at home, I will go to the studio pretty much every day anyway. It's just something that I like to do.

Martin Gore

All of my kids are into music. My older daughter plays guitar, piano, sings. My young son, he sings.

Martin Gore