“I always bring divining rods when I'm on tour because you can change e...” — Chris de Burgh Quote

I always bring divining rods when I'm on tour because you can change energy streams by moving furniture around your hotel room.

I would hate to go out as a legend on tour just playing all the back hits.

Canada was one of the first countries that took an interest in my career. Apart from a freak hit I had in South America, Canadians took my 'Spanish Train' album to heart and have stuck with me ever since. They've been very loyal, and it's been a long and rewarding affair.

When I held my first album in my hands, I tell you, there were tears falling down my face. I thought 'This is it. I've arrived. I'm going to be an overnight world star.'

Man, I even played inside my house, especially on rainy days. There was always something I broke: lights, furniture. When I was four, I fell while playing and had to have three stitches in the back of my head.

How full of trifles everything is! It is only one's thoughts that fill a room with something more than furniture.

I also have intense relationships with furniture... probably because we practically had none when I was growing up.

As much as I love my work, I do appreciate my rare days off. Even then, I can't afford to let the dancing go. I need at least an hour just to keep in shape, so wherever I am in the world, I'll grab the door or the furniture and do some serious exercise.