Brian Wilson Quotes

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• The only reason I'd ever get a sex change operation is to see what it's like to be right all the time.
• I think in terms of emotions. And feelings. So sometimes what I say may not always be clear. But creatively, there's a lot to be…
• Any article's good. Long as it's publicity, I think that's all that matters. I think it's advancement for my career.
• Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of 'That Lucky Old Sun' was inspired by 'Rhapsody in Blue' - not influenced, but inspired.
• I always do get a little bit paranoid when I get a lot of attention. But I get used to it.
• I can write songs, I've had songs in movies, but I can't compose film scores, you know?
• I consider myself to be a crusader of love. I try to spread love around the world as best I can because I know I…
• I earned my famous name.
• I get off on hearing other people's voices. I like voices: they're my favourite things on records.
• I have stage fright every single concert I've ever done. I have at least four or five minutes of it. It's absolute living hell.
• I like the piano - I'm always about 15 feet away from a piano.
• I listen to oldies but goodies stations, '60s and '70s music.
• I meditate and I also think about meditation. Which is funny. I think about Maharishi, about just the idea of meditating. It gives me something.
• I play piano all the time. I'm always at my piano, playing music.
• I still believe that something is right only when it feels right.
• I think cursing is a bunch of malarkey.
• I wake up in the morning and I say 'Ahh! Today's the day for a song! I'm going to write a song today!' And I…
• I wanted to emulate Bob Flanagan, the high voice in the 'Four Freshmen.' I wanted to sing high like he did.
• I was very, very financially secure my whole life. I have been very lucky to say that.
• I'd earned over a million dollars by the time I was old enough to vote.

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