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Gillan talks money
British newspaper The Telegraph interviewed Ian Gillan on an unusual topic — money:
ARE YOU GOOD WITH MONEY OR IRRESPONSIBLE?
I’m completely irresponsible, I’m afraid. I’m ignorant about money as a commodity – I have never really understood it. Years ago I decided to delegate running everything to my management because I’m only home three months every year and the rest of the time on tour. I need people paying my bills while I’m away or I’d come back to find everything cut off.
NOW THAT YOU ARE BETTER OFF ARE YOU HAPPIER?
I don’t think happiness comes with money but if you are hungry you can’t be as happy as if you aren’t hungry. I think there’s something about having a purpose in life and a sense of belonging that is more important than money for any human being. And helping other people – my daughter opened a restaurant recently and I gave her a few grand for that, which was very fulfilling.
Read the whole thing.
Thanks to Danny Nichols for the info.
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Money is not making anyone happy.. maybe a feeling of being safe can be counted in.
March 14th, 2009 at 19:25Well Micke…..It doesn´t exactly suck either, does it??
March 14th, 2009 at 23:06Are Deep Purple millionaires?
March 15th, 2009 at 08:47Money doesn’t buy happiness but at least you can be miserable in comfort. However, some of the most unhappy people I’ve met in my life were rich. Money is like a speeding truck…it always hits you from the direction you’re not looking. Chasing money is complicated which is why we should concentrate on music which is either enjoyable or not. It doesn’t matter what style it is or by whom it’s performed. Simple….you either dig it or you don’t. Rock on Deep Purple!
March 15th, 2009 at 10:56Usually rich people say money does not make happy
Sometimes I feel that some of those do not deserve the advantage they have been given
I m completely sure enough money makes you feel save, independent, more able to copy with all kinds of unhealthy struggles
Ofcourse you can feel miserable being rich but money is not to blame, its despite the advantage of money they are unable to feel happy or buy health or love
March 15th, 2009 at 12:46In some parts of the world a man need money for medical care or hospitalization… and I’m talking about countries that are within the G8 .. S**T.
March 16th, 2009 at 13:43I said it for years since the 80s
Its a perverse system
And now we witness all those hypocrites and or ignorants who dont seem to understand why everything has fallen flat on its arse lately
Instead of learning the world is shaping up back into the old routine now and the same thing will happen now and then in the future
Capitalism is not perfect but the best system to choose from
Mmmmmmmmmmhhhhhhhhhh, I wonder if that really should be that way?
Dont blame me…..
Its the thread….
March 16th, 2009 at 13:55everyone wants more money–the some who do get lots of it realize that journey meant less when they finally do have enough—that said–how in the heck do i know—i am still trying to get it:) and yes–i’d venture to say DP has some good jingle.
March 16th, 2009 at 14:36“While money can’t buy happiness, it certainly lets you choose your own form of misery”
March 18th, 2009 at 13:46#9 I’ll take my misery in $100’s –thank you. 🙂
March 19th, 2009 at 17:35As long someone has enough money to be independent or invest in improvement they should be punished when only complaining.
March 20th, 2009 at 00:38HEY GUYS. is this a business forum or what?????? all of you, just think about the present because you won’t be able to take the f$$$’in money with you, to hell or paradise.as long as i have enough to go and see DP…
March 20th, 2009 at 15:03I find it ‘strange’ maybe even ‘sad’ that Gillan is unaware of his wealth, or worth….
Maybe its just another ‘tall story’…….
March 23rd, 2009 at 09:34How tall is Gillan?
Whahahahahhaha
March 30th, 2009 at 16:32Moderator?????????????
March 30th, 2009 at 19:59I’d say big Ian knows a little more about his buckeroos than he says, and yes I’d definitely say that DP are millionaires, If not, then definitely close!! Ciao Crazys BP
April 3rd, 2009 at 17:10