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 hardjobparent Change image and share on social
'Love Tattoo' I recorded without a record company. I'd gotten turned down by the record companies - they said they didn't get me, which is fine, I suppose. Imelda May companyfinelove Change image and share on social
When I'm writing, I mean what I'm saying - there's a lot of me in each song. Imelda May lotsongwrite Change image and share on social
The Spanish and the American audiences are lunatics. They are very passionate and, like the Irish, they don't have as many inhibitions. If you are playing somewhere like Austria or Sweden, it takes them a little while to come out of themselves. Imelda May americanaudienceaustria share on social
I don't see why women have to get naked to sell an album. It's crazy. Imelda May albumcrazynaked Change image and share on social
I know exactly what it's like to not have a penny. I know exactly what it's like trying to get a job. I know exactly what it's like having bloody one tin of Ambrosia left in the cupboard. But I know I can survive. Imelda May ambrosiabloodycupboard share on social
I would love to work with Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, B.B. King. I'd love to do something with Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane, and The Last Shadow Puppets. If I got a call from Juliette Lewis or PJ Harvey, or Chrissie Hynde, that'd be a thrill. Imelda May arcticcallchrissie share on social
I started gigging when I was about 16, and I was way too young to be in the clubs. Imelda May clubgigstart Change image and share on social
I remember once doing a gig in Ireland, and there was a woman jumping around and screaming, 'I don't know what this is but I love it!' I thought that was a nice compliment. Imelda May complimentgigireland Change image and share on social
Thrashing about on stage is my exercise for the day! Imelda May dayexercisestage Change image and share on social
