I’m a singer in a rock band, not a politician. But I’ve learned that if you’re lucky enough to have a voice that people listen to, you have a responsibility to use it.

Analysis

The statement appears verbatim in a Time interview published in 2005 where Bono discusses his role as a musician and his sense of responsibility to speak out on social issues. Multiple reputable archives of the interview reproduce the same wording. No evidence contradicts the attribution.

Background

Paul David Hewson, known as Bono, is the lead vocalist of U2 and has been a prominent activist for issues such as poverty, disease, and debt relief. In the early 2000s, he frequently gave media interviews emphasizing the moral duty of public figures to use their platforms for advocacy. The 2005 Time interview highlighted this perspective.

Verdict summary

The quote is accurately attributed to Bono (Paul David Hewson) in a 2005 Time magazine interview about his activism.

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