Tony Hadley

In business, I can get the big picture, thebig ideas, but not the finer details. I am good at delegating, however, and trusting the people to whom I do delegate.

— Tony Hadley

Although I love travelling and I've been to some wonderful places, I always appreciate coming home.

— Tony Hadley

Some of the craziest audiences are in Italy. They are very emotional and passionate so it is always fun to play across the country I always enjoy the amazing food.

— Tony Hadley

Fans used to write love letters to me, but I havent had any marriage proposals.

— Tony Hadley

My brother Steve was always considered the naughty one but I used to drive my parents to despair because I had no fear. Id climb a tree without testing the branches and I was always getting into scrapes.

— Tony Hadley

I would advise any new young band to get good, independent legal advice before signing anything.

— Tony Hadley

I studied Russian history at school, and I absolutely loved St Petersburg. It was magnificent - the architecture is incredible and has quite a significant Dutch influence.

— Tony Hadley

I went on a school trip aged 13 around the Mediterranean on a Second World War ship. Seeing lemon trees and orange groves at that age was amazing.

— Tony Hadley

Before I went into the music business I wanted to be a surgeon.

— Tony Hadley

I would advise any new young band to get good, independent legal advice before signing anything.

— Tony Hadley

I did a gig for the Red Cross during the Balkans conflict, but we couldnt land in the city as they were trying to shoot the planes down. We had to land in Budapest and make the seven-hour car journey on bumpy roads instead, and when we finally arrived, a riot almost broke out in the venue.

— Tony Hadley