Ozzy Osbourne
ON THE RECORD · 13 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It got to the point where I was falling apart emotionally,”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-26
Ozzy Osbourne reflected in a 2022 interview on the emotional toll of constant filming.
“because you can't... relax”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-26
Ozzy Osbourne explained to Metal Hammer why constant filming was emotionally challenging.
“You know, when they show it in England, there are no bleeps (over the swears). It isn't as much fun,”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-26
Ozzy Osbourne spoke to Rolling Stone about the differences between US and UK broadcasts.
“This guy looks like ‘e’s a fuckin drug addict or somethin, he’s so skinny”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-24
Ozzy Osbourne recalled his initial impressions upon first meeting guitarist Randy Rhoads.
“Fuck this, I want guys just to fuckin’ play!,”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-24
Ozzy Osbourne recalled his reaction to bandmates complaining about playing multiple shows.
“That’s a good mix”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-24
Ozzy Osbourne described his minimal involvement in the mixing process for a live album.
“hung by a jury of murderers”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-23
Ozzy Osbourne reflected on his dismissal from Black Sabbath for alcohol and drug use.
“I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy,”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-23
Ozzy Osbourne stated that he had no serious preferences for the music played at his future funeral.
“It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives, so by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky. That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad, I want it to be a time to say 'thanks.'”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-23
Ozzy Osbourne expressed that he wanted his funeral to be a time of gratitude rather than sadness.
“Unbeknownst to Cardinal O'Connor, I am not the Antichrist. I am a family man.”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-23
Ozzy Osbourne rejected public accusations of Satanism leveled by Cardinal O'Connor.
“She took one look at the two of us, said 'Oh, so this is what they call variety, is it?' then cracked up laughing.”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-23
Ozzy Osbourne recounted Queen Elizabeth II's humorous remark upon meeting him and Cliff Richard in 2002.
“I honestly thought that Sharon had slipped some acid into my cornflakes that morning,”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-23
Ozzy Osbourne described his humorous disbelief after interacting with Queen Elizabeth II.
“There'll be no harping on the bad times,”
Ozzy Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-23
Ozzy Osbourne discussed his personal preferences and hopes for his funeral in a 2011 interview.