Billy Bragg

right|thumb|Our enemy really isn't capitalism, it's cynicism. Stephen William Bragg, known as Billy Bragg (born 20 December 1957) is an English musician known for his blend of folk, punk-rock, and protest music, and his poetic lyrics dealing with political as well as romantic themes. Quotes Our enemy really isn't capitalism, it's cynicism. That's one the things I learned from Woody … Not to be cynical … That cynicism … It destroys you, it rots you away from the inside. So that sense of optimism and humanity … which 20 years ago I would have called socialism but now I'll call compassion … You know, that idea is still out there and alive and if you can plug into that and encourage that it makes it all worth while. As quoted in MTIV : Process, Inspiration and Practice for the New Media Designer (2002) by Hillman Curtis, p. 221 A patriot is someone who cares what happens in their country. Interview on CBC Radio One (17 November 2006) External links http://www.billybragg.co.uk Category:1957 births Category:Living people Category:Authors from England Category:Guitarists from England Category:Singer-songwriters from England Category:Socialists from England Category:Activists from England Category:Anti-fascists Category:People from London Category:Scottish nationalists Category:Welsh nationalists