When I'm writing, I mean what I'm saying - there's a lot of me in each song. Imelda May More Quotes by Imelda May More Quotes From Imelda May I never co-write. I've tried it before, and I just can't do it. Imelda May triedbeforeneverjust I like to escape; I like to write when I go on a walk - I'm kind of very fairy that way. I get inspired by the wind. Or when I daydream, that's when I write. Imelda May walkgowindway I enjoy music so much; it's such a passion in my life, and I hope that comes across. Imelda May passionmusichopelife My parents never told me to get a real job. They always said, 'Go for it! If this is what you want to do, work hard.' They were always very supportive. Imelda May parentsmeyouwork I don't see why women have to get naked to sell an album. It's crazy. Imelda May seewomennakedcrazy I love the shape of '50s fashion: the clothes are very flattering; they let you out in the right places. I love high heels, too, as I'm only five foot three, although I always tell people I'm five foot five. Imelda May youfashionlovepeople You have to change your life for yourself, and it's about the fun of getting there - sitting in the tour van, breaking down on the side of the road, you know, having a laugh with the guys in the band, making mistakes with nobody watching. Imelda May yourselfyouchangelife I was brought up with old-fashioned values. I wasn't allowed to have a boyfriend until I finished school. I wasn't allowed to wear make-up: the nuns would scrub your face if they saw it. Imelda May wearfaceyourschool I was brought up with beautiful music - Nat King Cole and Glen Miller from my dad, and my mum loved Judy Garland and Doris Day - brilliant stuff. Through my brothers and sisters I heard David Bowie and The Specials, The Carpenters, Meatloaf and The Rolling Stones. Imelda May kingdaymusicbeautiful I got my first leopard print coat when I was 15. I nearly got beat up, but I was happy with it. Imelda May leopardbeatfirsthappy
