Kris Wu Quotes

When I think of artists that I would have loved to work with, it's Jimi Hendrix. And Steve McQueen. He's not a rock star, but he's kind of a rock star to me.

I think the first older artist I related to and loved was Bowie.

Pharrell is a legend.

Obviously, Gaga's one of the greatest music visionaries of our time, and Beyonce is one of the greatest visions of our time. She is a music visionary, too.

I am a princess. I do not follow fashions--I make them.

I am a bit in love with a new designer, George Hobeika; I have worn him a couple of times on the carpet. Ralph Lauren is another one I really have fun with.

I know when somebody's heard my music. I can hear it in their music.

I grew up as a kid looking at artists like David Bowie and Prince; I really admired them.

For me, Robbie Williams was a massive influence when I was growing up. But also Cheryl Cole. Being in her presence was intimidating, because she's so hot.

My dad's music was a great inspiration to me.

I would love to meet Kelly Clarkson and if I get the chance to I would tell her thank you so much for the inspiration.

Music draws from almost the identical place as art does, which really is that intangible - it's like you're pulling from the ether. I don't know where it comes from.

People have told me that other artists have been influenced by my music, and it's flattering. It's a wonderful thing.

Beyonce is one of my inspirations. Her attitude, her style, her voice... she's perfect.

David Bowie worked with Brian Eno and dressed up in extraordinary clothes, but he was also a brilliant songwriter who captured the thoughts of a generation. He was hugely successful, without compromise.

I would love to do a song with Janet Jackson. Janet was, is, forever will be, the ultimate. She's the ultimate dream girl for every guy - and for every girl.

I would like to pick Rihanna's brain. I love her style and what she does.

I love lots of designers. I will always love Vivienne Westwood; she is a legendary designer.

My mom is a painter and an artist. She would play music, and she always had very good taste in music, fashion, and art. She was also a young single mom, so I think she had really good style; she was really free... just really inspiring in her own way and allowed me to find the direction I wanted to take in my life.

Everything I listen to is influential in some way.

I was never so directly inspired by fashion. It always came from somewhere else.

Definitely I grew up listening to Joni Mitchell, and I think she is a wonderful writer, so she is probably part of me.

I take a lot from everywhere. I take from music, architecture, novels, and plays. Anywhere that hits you.

If you're a model, you're paid to be a muse.

I started dancing because of Janet Jackson.