Adam Ant Quotes, born Stuart Leslie Goddard on November 3, 1954, in London, England, is a British singer, musician, and actor, best known as the lead singer of Adam and the Ants, whose hits like “Stand and Deliver” and “Prince Charming” defined the new wave era with theatrical flair. A solo artist since 1982 with songs like “Goody Two Shoes,” he’s also a mental health advocate, openly sharing his struggles with bipolar disorder. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, his autobiography, songs, and posts on X—capture his insights on music, style, resilience, and mental health, reflecting his defiant spirit and punk-rock heart.
15 Adam Ant Quotes
- “Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It’s the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Ridicule is nothing to be scared of.” (Song, “Prince Charming,” Prince Charming, 1981)
- “Depression is something that doesn’t just go away. It’s just… there and you deal with it. It’s like… malaria or something.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I really knew I wanted to be Adam, because Adam was the first man. Ant I chose because, if there’s a nuclear explosion, the ants will survive.” (Interview, The Guardian, 2002)
- “To me, style is consistency.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I have suffered from depression for most of my life. It is an illness.” (Autobiography, Stand and Deliver, 2006)
- “Antidepressants are very good, but it’s a clinical cosh, really. Sometimes you have to be knocked out, just to stop.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I wanted to make good records. But my problem is I’ve got a low boredom threshold, so I wanted it to look and sound different with each album.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “My daughter’s the greatest thing that’s happened to me in my life and she turned me into a more responsible man.” (Interview, PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “I just think, certainly for live music it should look as good as it sounds.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Creative people are more prone to depression.” (Interview, A-Z Quotes, n.d.)
- “I’ve learned to really just say no. If I don’t want to do something, I won’t do it. There’s nothing that can make me do anything.” (Interview, QuoteFancy, 2025)
- “I loved being in a band.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “If you make a mistake, you should enjoy it.” (Interview, AllGreatQuotes, n.d.)
- “I feel very grateful to be alive and well enough to make music.” (Interview, PictureQuotes, n.d.)
Adam Ant’s quotes are a vibrant mix of punk defiance, theatrical flair, and raw honesty, inspiring us to embrace our uniqueness, face our struggles, and keep rocking with pride. Which quote gets you ready to stand and deliver? Share it below and keep Ant’s rebellious legacy alive!
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