Ozzy Osbourne Quotes

1948–2025 England

John Michael Osbourne (stage name: Ozzy Osbourne; 3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English musician known as the lead singer of Black Sabbath and for his solo career, under his own name.

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Also known as: Osbourne, Ozzy, Ozzy

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When I was a practicing alcoholic, I was unbelievable. One side effect was immense suspicion: I'd come off tour like Inspector Clouseau on acid. 'Where's this cornflake come from? It wasn't here before.'

I grew up in Aston, a neighborhood in Birmingham, right at the poverty line. I always felt shitty and intimidated by everyone. So my whole thing was to act crazy and make people laugh so they wouldn't jump on me.

What I've Learned (2005)

It was my fate to be who I am and what I am. I've just been myself. And I've got a great manager.

What I've Learned (2005)

Back in the day, it was, "If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair." Where in the fuck was San Francisco? And the only flowers we ever saw in Aston were on a coffin going to a cemetery.

What I've Learned (2005)

I am a new and reformed Christian follower, I Love God

The downside of being outrageous is that you have to go around explaining your fucking self to people. If you're too cocky, somebody might just pull out a fucking gun and cock it and blow your fucking face off. You gotta be really careful what you bite off. Don't bite off more than you can chew. It's a dangerous world.

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