I hate most of what constitutes rock music, which is basically middle-aged crap.

- Sting

I've spent a bit of time with the Prince of Wales, who I respect greatly. I'd give two cheers for the Monarchy.

- Sting

Yoga is almost like music in a way; there's no end to it.

- Sting

I do my best work when I am in pain and turmoil.

- Sting

There's no religion but sex and music.

- Sting

I can't really change my life to accommodate people who are jealous. I don't see why I should.

- Sting

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.

- Sting

That sense of failure, I don't know where people put it who don't write songs and aren't able to emote physically. It must go somewhere.

- Sting

I see music as one language. If one musical form eats its own tail, it dies. So it needs to be a mongrel, it needs to be hybridised.

- Sting

I'm not much of a family man. I'm just not that into it. I love kids, I adore them, but I don't want to live my life for them.

- Sting