Tears For Fears Quotes

I think the people that liked our old stuff will definitely like this, and I think people who are unfamiliar with us are going to like this too.
Roland Orzabal

A lot of people hear the records on the radio, they aren't absolutely sure who exactly Tears For Fears is, they just know they like the song.
Roland Orzabal

The main reason for me leaving is because I couldn't be part of it anymore. I don't think it was something either of us wanted to do together at that point. My main aim was to escape it all, and I moved to New York to get away from it all. In that sense, it didn't affect me in any way, shape or form because I was just trying to get on and have a life on my own.
Roland Orzabal

I remember when we came out, there is no question that we were one of the biggest bands. We recently had a very old song of ours go to number one, "Mad World." That was a bit shocking, especially with a left-field version of an old song. That is surreal.
Roland Orzabal

You are unfortunately most of the time defined by your success, when your success is not a major part of your personality. We have had very enjoyable experiences in more than just one decade. The successful ones we had together were in that decade and, unfortunately, it pins you to that in the public eye.
Curt Smith