If I thought that any of this was pre ordained, then it takes away any kind of incentive to struggle, or to put up with things, to reach for those impossible dreams, all those dramatic things. – Gary Numan
Before breaking into music, I had various jobs: forklift driver, driving a courier. But I was forced into working rather than doing it off my own bat because that was my dads way: you got a job and paid your way. – Gary Numan
My dad was a baggage handler at Heathrow and careful with money. He worked hard and had three jobs when I was young. I wish Id inherited his care for money. Sadly, Ive grown up to be rather scatty when it comes to finances. – Gary Numan
I have one brother, John, an airline pilot, who is seven years younger. Hes adopted, though were still blood related – hes my cousin. My parents couldnt have any more children after me, so when Dads brother died, they adopted John, then just a baby. – Gary Numan