United Kingdom, March 14 -- Michael Stipe finds fame "fascinating".

The REM frontman has revealed that he enjoys the "ridiculous" fact that he has a degree of influence in the public consciousness thanks to his work with the Losing My Religion band.

In an interview with The Sunday Times newspaper, Michael said: "I love fame.

"It wasn't always easy, but, yes, it's really fun. Of course it is fun. It's ridiculous. People pay attention to what you say or do, it's a fascinating position."

However, Stipe acknowledged that he is fortunate not to have an overwhelming level of fame.

The 66-year-old singer explained: "I can walk the streets and people say, 'Hey, thank you', but I am at a tier, and have been most of my life, where I can be a n...