Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello

I'd been to Memphis before, but we stayed out of Memphis early on in the late 70s for obvious reasons. People were very sensitive about Elvis Presley, and my stage name obviously would be provocative to some people in that area at that time.

Elvis Mitchell
Elvis Mitchell

Stewart's interest in serious acting gives her something in common with Theron - and, like Theron, some of her most provocative work has come through working with women.

Emily Beecham
Emily Beecham

In London, people don't make eye contact; it's almost too provocative.

Esther McVey
Esther McVey

If feminism was a dress, it would be that essential little black number, reached for in times of need; different for everyone but a steady constant in a woman's life. Outspoken or understated, demure or provocative, worn to reflect the mood, the personality, the time.

Fergie
Fergie

I had so much fun developing and launching my first fragrance with Avon, so for my second fragrance, I really wanted to add a little more edge. Outspoken Intense is a provocative blend of sexy confidence and daring femininity that captures the thrill and excitement of being centre stage.

Frida Giannini
Frida Giannini

I don't want to be too 'classic' because it's not in the DNA of Gucci. You need to be a little bit provocative.

Geoffrey West
Geoffrey West

My provocative statement is that we desperately need a serious, scientific theory of cities and scientific theory means quantifiable, relying on underlying generic principles that can be made in a - put into a predictive framework. That's the quest.

Glenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald

I have nothing but the highest regard for 'Salon' and its commitment to independent and provocative journalism.

Halsey
Halsey

If I am who I am, I'm provocative, candid, and androgynous; there's nothing I can do that will make any fan think, 'I didn't expect that from her.'

Helen Suzman
Helen Suzman

I am provocative, and I admit this. It isn't as if I'm only on the receiving end, a poor, frail little creature. I can be thoroughly nasty when I get going, and I don't pull my punches.