I Will Be a Legend
I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend.
Freddie Mercury
British vocalist of Queen, legendary voice and stage presence
All moments: Freddie Mercury
- The Show Must Go On — Freddie Mercury
No matter how hard life is, the show must go on. That's my motto.
- Confession of Honesty — Freddie Mercury
I give myself completely to music. It's my way of loving.
- Music Comes First — Freddie Mercury
I always believed that music comes first. Without it, I'd be dead.
- The Price of Fame — Freddie Mercury
Fame is loneliness in a crowd. I'm surrounded by people but completely alone.
- Behind the Mask — Freddie Mercury
I'm a very emotional person. Music is my life.
- The Performance Mask — Freddie Mercury
On stage, I'm a different person. It's my second nature.
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