Quotes by Chris Morrison

“[The concept is a step forward from Gorillaz 2002 Brits appearance, where characters from the videos appeared on flat-screen televisions.] People have really accepted the Gorillaz world, ... and the fact that it is a dig at celebrity. As the characters say, they are the ultimate manufactured band, so what better way to rebel against celebrity culture?”

“You hope to play up to the level youre playing against and we hope we can do that,”

“[Gorillaz are planning a revolutionary world tour in which the virtual band will appear on stage as 3D holograms. The animations will also appear alongside the real-life guests on their 3m-selling Demon Days album, which include Shaun Ryder and Roots Manuva.] Holograms and humans on the same stage is where it gets spooky, ... a cross between a live performance and a Disney theme park, where a virtual Spiderman lands on your car.”

“Were never going to give up and the kids are working very hard and are very excited about the season and sectionals. Were going to be in a tough draw, but we have to start somewhere.”

“Who knows? You dont know who you might draw.”

“The problem is we may not have time for (the two question) approach,”

“The bottom line is I would expect some form of debt exclusion question to appear on next Aprils ballot, either to cover the design costs or the whole thing, ... We cannot obtain state approval and the funding that comes with it without a commitment from the voters.”

“These are broad-brush concepts right now,”

“This wont guarantee reimbursement, but it will help us to what we have always tried to do, which is to be in the best position possible when the moratorium is lifted.”

“This is great news for Norwood. We have spent nearly two years doing our own needs assessment, so we are going to be one of the first communities to get the MSBA actively involved in our design process.”