Mike Oldfield Quotes & Sayings

I'm just so grateful and astonished that I'm still respected and listened to. — Mike Oldfield

In summer winter rain or sun, it's good to be on horseback. — Mike Oldfield

Love is ... what makes a weak man brave and a king step off his throne. Good times, bad times, easy times, tough times, it comes in an instant and lasts three days after forever. That's what love is. — Mike Oldfield

I'd probably say to my younger self, get yourself a whole collection of lawyers. Which is what I have now. — Mike Oldfield

In this world, everything has a pulse or a vibration. This sound is unique to each living or non-living thing and in itself creates a music that no-one can hear. I believe that this has a very powerful resonance with, and a deep effect on, our lives. — Mike Oldfield

Punk is the way of those who are unable to express themselves, but they aren't dangerous; at worst, they may kill their audience. — Mike Oldfield

I don't have any friends; I just have lawyers. — Mike Oldfield

I think I'm a good father, but that's taken a lifetime of experience. — Mike Oldfield

Lost in Static 18
And the storm is closing in now
Automatic 18 - Got to push through - Trapped in living hell
You're a prisoner of the dark sky
The propeller blades are still
And the evil eye of the hurricane's
Coming in now for the kill — Mike Oldfield

I'm an ardent Trekkie and I look forward to the United Federation of Planets. — Mike Oldfield

The biggest problems were to do with ... well, to get that successful when you're so young, it attracts hangers-on, parasites, people who want to feed off you. — Mike Oldfield

I thought I'd join the RAF and become a wing commander. I realised this wasn't possible, although I do have a pilot's licence. — Mike Oldfield