Quote Tag

I quote others only in order the better to express myself.

If you’re quiet, you’re not living. You’ve got to be noisy and colorful and lively.

There can be nothing exclusive about substantial art. It comes directly out of the heart of the experience of life and thinking about life and living life.

How do I tell people who I am? Not being a writer, the only way is to sing songs that reflect my opinions.

I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.

Music is the shorthand of emotion.

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.

As long as the songs are strong, I think you can express yourself in any style and have it be soulful and have it be your own voice.

Words are only painted fire; a look is the fire itself.

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.