Bono
Bono
Paul David Hewson, known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, and the future members of U2. Bono writes almost all U2 lyrics, frequently using religious, social, and political themes. During U2's early years, his lyrics contributed to...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth10 May 1960
CityGlasnevin, Ireland
CountryIreland
Mandela's heroism is the heroism of a man who suffered so badly for what he thought of as freedom. And yet when he had the upper hand he has this incredible self-control and these incredible leadership qualities.
I'm the man that brought you the mullet.
I feel really good, I feel like a man now, and I'm really happy.
Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it.
I think 'Invisible' is a great song, but I don't know how accessible it is.
Music keeps the heart porous in many ways.
I always think if you are asking somebody for something it is a good idea to give them something first.
Politeness is, you know, is a wonderful thing. Manners are in fact, really important thing. But remember, Jesus didn't have many manners as we now know.
But there is a difference between cozying up to power and being close to power.
I think ABBA have a pure joy to their music and that's what makes them extraordinary.
Jesus isn't lettin' you off the hook. The Scriptures don't let you off the hook so easily... When people say, you know, 'Good teacher', 'Prophet', 'Really nice guy' ... this is not how Jesus thought of Himself.
What's so powerful about the Psalms are, as well as they're being gospel and songs of praise, they are also the blues.
You've gotta be very careful that grace and politeness do not merge into a banality of behavior, where we're just nice, sort of 'death by cupcake.'
I'm actually starting to like more and more people who have convictions that are unpopular.