Tarkan quotes:

My friends sometimes call me "Alamanci" (Turkish for German) But it actually doesn't matter to me. I would more likely consider myself a Turkish person who grew up in Germany.

I had always dreamed of being involved in a job where I could do anything related to animals and nature. A vet maybe. But later I came to understand that it was just a temporary interest and that music was more important to me.

For me, it's good fortune to be between two cultures. Growing up in Germany taught me a lot. I am a world citizen. Today I can adapt well no matter where I am. Even when it's not always easy.

Moving to Turkey was the turning point in my life.

My fans -- when I see them somewhere, outside my concerts -- I get that, that vibe. They're really supporting my projects and everything, because it's a first time that a Turkish singer is, you know, able to express himself out of Turkey.

No matter who you are or where you're from somewhere down the road you're gonna need someone.

We need to know ourselves better so that we can realize what we really want in our life. I think that the first condition for a person to be in a successful relationship is to be happy with the person he or she is, in other words to love themselves.

Dancing and singing were always like games to me. I sang constantly.

Everyone needs a touch.

It's the kisses that are universal.

Sorry can be the hardest word when you know you're wrong.

With every word unspoken each moment comes undone.

Love is the sweetest pain inside.

In the light of one choice, we will sing with one voice.

When your heart's not open you can't see what you've got.