My first crush was Barry Manilow. He performed on TV and I taped it. When no was around I`d kiss the screen.
- Janet JacksonIm not saying that when I perform I`m Barry Manilow, but I`m also not killing kids and beating up dogs and things like that.
- Marilyn MansonI question what emotion Manilow touches. People are entertained by him. But are they emotionally moved? I don`t believe anything that Barry Manilow sings.
- Paul SimonI have to say that the whole thing that has arisen in recent times of me being the epitome of `the great musical evil`, and to be avoided at all costs, is both curious and disturbing to me. Why I have been chosen for this role is a little beyond me. It seems that it`s started by an anonymous voice and seconded by others without question. Somehow, some way, I have become "worse" than Cliff (Cliff Richard) or Barry Manilow. (Speaking in 2005)
- Phil Collins