Writers are painful friends, and they are seldom friendly with others. They are insecure in the presence of other writers. Composers of… — Paul Theroux Copy Share Image
If you're true to yourself, it doesn't matter where you record your music or where you say you're from. I am an… — Cody Johnson Copy Share Image
I know that I'm here because of the grace of God. But I also know that I've been given this second chance… — El DeBarge Copy Share Image
Rhianna don't want you to give her what you think that she wants. She needs you to give her something that's fresh.… — Ester Dean Copy Share Image
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I wanted something that had the feel of a complete band and a variety of instrument. Apart from doing the album for… — Danielle Dax Copy Share Image
But the beauty of Einstein's equations, for example, is just as real to anyone who's experienced it as the beauty of music.… — Edward Witten Copy Share Image
“beyond beginnings the earth her many tribes and clans their life songs merge into one chant- - And to each creation the… — Peter Blue Cloud Copy Share Image
I don't like the way he's looking at you I'm starting to think you want him too Am I crazy, have I… — Kemis Khan Copy Share Image
When I hear music as a fan, I see fields. I see landscapes. I close my eyes and see an entire universe… — Michael Stipe Copy Share Image
Tons of people inspire my music, and now when I do an interview, I'm scared to say who they are. I'm scared… — Mike Posner Copy Share Image
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My favorite workouts are the ones that don't feel like I'm working out! So, dance is a big one. Another is any… — Sarah Shahi Copy Share Image
Don't get me wrong - we love our hip-hop, but in its own context. Rap has no place in our music. Is… — David Draiman Copy Share Image
I'm not really into alternative country - I'm into Patsy Cline, who lived down the street from where I lived, and old… — Valerie June Copy Share Image
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John Lennon was a musical genius. All I have to do is think of some of his songs and even the titles… — Ray Comfort Copy Share Image
Opera is music AND drama. I'm prepared to sacrifice the beautiful note for the meaningful sound any time... I can make a… — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
When the Beatles hit in the early '60s, I think the objection was more to the hair than the music. The McCartney… — Rick Moranis Copy Share Image
The thing with Berry and Duane and the rest of us in the original Allman Brothers seemed to be a once-in-a-lifetime thing.… — Dickey Betts Copy Share Image
As a child I always wanted to be a singer. The music my mother played in the house moved me - Aretha… — Mary J. Blige Copy Share Image
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Listening to the music while stretching her body close to its limit, she was able to attain a mysterious calm. She was… — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
Journalism is my first love. But music comes in a close second. What's important for me is that whatever you do, whatever… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
Our heirs, whatever or whoever they may be, will explore space and time to degrees we cannot currently fathom. They will create… — Clifford A. Pickover Copy Share Image
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The first job I ever did in the theatre, I was supposed to be a genius piano player. I couldn't play the… — Michael Sheen Copy Share Image
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From Vienna with Love' will build a bridge across the globe from Vienna to Sydney, full of music, love and fun. I… — Conchita Wurst Copy Share Image
We [musicians] are comfortable in front of the camera doing music videos, and it's almost a form of acting when we're doing… — Ludacris Copy Share Image
There is a lot to say about what Bikini Kill and other 'riot grrrl' bands were able to achieve when they first… — Henry Rollins Copy Share Image
Hip-hop is such an amazing thing that kids still want to do it. They're not saying, "Ugh, that's the old people's music."… — Nas Copy Share Image
When you get down to it, the way that the music affects you individually is the most important thing, and when you… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
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