Quote by Cat Stevens
I became alienated from this religious upbringing, and started mak

I became alienated from this religious upbringing, and started making music. I wanted to be a big star. All those things I saw in the films and on the media took hold of me, and perhaps I thought this was my god: the goal of making money. – Cat Stevens

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Peace Train is a song I wrote, the message of which continues to breeze thunderously through the hearts of millions of human beings. – Cat Stevens

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In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything. I think thats kind of natural for anyone whos just embraced Islam – or any religion – as a convert. It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life Id been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood. – Cat Stevens

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Ive returned to being an amateur without any ties or strings attached, which gives me a freedom I never had before. – Cat Stevens

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