Shirley Manson
Shirley Manson
Shirley Ann Mansonis a Scottish singer, songwriter, musician and actress. She is the lead singer of the alternative rock band Garbage. For much of her international career Manson commuted between her home city of Edinburgh and the United States to record with Garbage; she now lives and works in Los Angeles. Manson gained media attention for her forthright style, rebellious attitude and distinctive voice...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth26 August 1966
CityEdinburgh, Scotland
We always felt like we've never specifically fitted in with anyone; there's never been a movement surrounding what we're doing.
I don't think we feel Garbage will ever be completely over. It's part of our lives, we still all get on well and love each other. We're taking a hiatus, I don't know if we're calling it a day. I don't think I'll ever make music with another band.
I've got no timetable. I'm sort of sick of timetables, to be honest. I just want to live my life a little freely and not adhere to any schedule - just make music and have fun.
We were very aware we'd made a record that was quite unusual,
Mozart was a punk, which people seem to forget. He was a naughty, naughty boy.
What makes a woman stylish is what she has to say and how she chooses to live her life.
I'm fairly in control and I don't like to flirt particularly. I mean, obviously if I meet someone who I think is hot, of course I'll want to flirt with him, But in general I don't use it in day-to-day life.
I wanted to put out a solo record because I was stuck on a major label and sick of it.
I've always been an outsider. I am an outsider in Garbage. I'm the odd one out by default.
I am laughably aggressive, and the rest of the band is very laid back, so we mix well.
I don't find any kind of tension very productive, I find it destructive, actually.
I've got no timetable. I'm sort of sick of timetables, to be honest.
I love pop music. Who doesn't?
I have a temper on me that could hold back tides.