Stupid Stuff STING Has Said (yep, he’s almost 74)
Let’s get one thing straight: Sting is a legend. Frontman of The Police, solo star, yoga god and tantric sex ambassador, we salute him. But, somewhere between Synchronicity and sipping herbal tea in an Italian villa, the man started saying things that make you wonder if all that incense finally went to his head.
As he nears his 74th birthday, here are 7 of the most forehead-smackingly stupid things Sting has said and yes, they’re real.
1. “I can make love for five hours.”
Look, we’ve all exaggerated once or twice, but this little gem turned Sting into a walking tantric punchline for the next 30 years. He later tried to clarify it was “a joke”…but sorry, buddy, the damage was done. You can sing about Roxanne all you want, but we’re still picturing scented candles and endless foreplay.
2. “Music should never be free.”
In 2022, Sting ranted that streaming was “killing creativity” and said artists should “own everything.” This from a guy who’s worth is north of $300 million and who once sold his catalog for a small fortune. Sure, artists need to eat, but maybe let the bar bands complain first?
3. “I consider myself an educator.”
Yeah, Sting. Sure. Because “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” is definitely on the SATs. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to write pretentious lyrics while doing warrior pose, he’s your guy.
4. “I get bored of pop music. It bores me.”
This coming from the guy who wrote “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da.” Come on, man.
5. “I bought a forest in Brazil to save the rainforest.”
Noble cause, yes. It sounds like something a Bond villain says while stroking a white cat.
6. “I’m a citizen of the world.”
Translation: “I live in castles, don’t ask me about taxes.”
7. “I’m not really a rock star.”
Says the man who once flew 200 guests to his Tuscan villa for his second wedding. Not a rock star? Then what the hell is Keith Richards?
So happy early birthday, Sting. We love the tunes and we like you, but maybe ease off the pseudo-spiritual guru routine. Because for every brilliant song, there’s a quote that makes us spit out our beer.
