Larry Mullen, Jr. Quotes
Born: October 31, 1961
Larry Mullen Jr., the founding heartbeat of U2, is a master of rhythmic creativity whose artistry transcends the drum kit. As a percussionist, he taught that great art emerges from discipline and silence, not chaos. His philosophy, rooted in the power of a single, unwavering beat, inspires creators to find strength in simplicity and collaboration. Mullen’s quotes resonate because they speak to the quiet persistence behind every masterpiece—the belief that innovation is born from the steady pulse of commitment, not flash. His legacy is a testament to the profound impact of listening, both to music and to the world.
Larry Mullen, Jr. Quotes (12)
"In the music world, ageism is a big issue. It's about youth and youth culture. There's no other art form that I know that requires you to be a certain age."
— Larry Mullen Jr"Relevance, for me, is about being creative and doing things that you believe in, whether that's music or acting or painting a picture, or whatever that is."
— Larry Mullen Jr"It's a tough life being a pop star. You know, at the end of the day when you've paid all the bills and put the kids through college and that, you know, there's only enough left for a small island off the South Pacific."
— Larry Mullen Jr"I joined a band to hit things."
— Larry Mullen Jr"When you're in the music business, everything is very personal, because you are invested in everything; there's a very deep, personal attachment to your music."
— Larry Mullen Jr"I don't know what I'm qualified to do, film-wise... So it's really down to a director or a casting director to find something that they think I could do."
— Larry Mullen Jr"I've always had an interest in doing something that was outside my comfort zone; I had this thing about standing on the edge of the cliff and deciding to jump."
— Larry Mullen Jr"I have had an amazing career for a man who hits things for a living."
— Larry Mullen Jr"I was in Cannes two years ago at our 'U23D' movie premiere. I love the French."
— Larry Mullen Jr"I'm not a violent person, but I've got a hard core streak and have a reputation about living dangerously."
— Larry Mullen Jr"The big issue with rock stars becoming actors is that sometimes it's not believable, and vice versa with actors becoming rock stars. Sometimes just doesn't fit."
— Larry Mullen Jr"I will never be a career actor, I don't think. I don't feel that I have the skill set to jump into it that way, although I wouldn't mind giving it a try."
— Larry Mullen Jr