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Roland Orzabal

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A song about post-teenage angst like 'Mad World' seems to be permanently relevant. - Roland Orzabal
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I was halfway through writing a gothic, country house mystery when, out of the blue, I received an email inviting me to audition for the ITV show, 'Popstar To Operastar.' - Roland Orzabal
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My dad had been in the second world war, had electric shock treatment, suffered from anxiety and was abusive to my mum. I kept a lid on my feelings at school but, when I was 18, dropped out of everything and couldn't even be bothered to get out of bed. - Roland Orzabal
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I'm a Leo, with an Aquarian mid-heaven, so I can be mistaken for an Aquarius. My Sun-Uranus conjunction in Leo makes me an honorary Aquarian anyway. - Roland Orzabal
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I do a lot of vocal warmups, which are the same warmups I did when I was a kid, because I had a few classical singing lessons and stuff like that, so I know pretty much how I'm gonna be once I get on stage. - Roland Orzabal
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When I became a parent I forgot about the part of myself which was very emotional, very dour a little depressed - but very good at writing emotional songs. - Roland Orzabal
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I always thought I had a difficult childhood 'til I saw the film 'Angela's Ashes'. - Roland Orzabal
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Grief is a very strange thing. It can affect you in all kinds of ways. I lost a year. I've done a lot of therapy and it's great to be back on the horse. - Roland Orzabal
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I didn't marry someone timid and conservative. - Roland Orzabal
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My voice has changed dramatically over the years. - Roland Orzabal
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Better to say something simply instead of giving people a bunch of vague metaphors to mull over. - Roland Orzabal
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Tears for Fears was always very personal, but at the same time, it was always big business, a lot of pressure. - Roland Orzabal
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I had suffered from depression in my childhood. - Roland Orzabal
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It was brilliant in LA. The kids were young enough for it not to disturb their education and it was an incredibly healthy lifestyle. The weather's so good that you're up every morning, walking in the canyons, playing tennis three times a week. - Roland Orzabal
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I did psychotherapy for about six years. I stopped going regularly when I'd finished 'Elemental,' which I think probably says something. I think I'm moving on. - Roland Orzabal
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