Hopeful Quote by Don McLean Download Open image “In a sense, 'American Pie' was a very despairing song but it can also be seen as very hopeful.” — Don McLean ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Hopeful Pie Song
American Pie speaks to the loss that we feel. That's why that song has found the niche that it has. — Don McLean Copy Share Image
That song didn't just happen. It grew out of my experiences. 'American Pie' was part of my process of self-awakening: a mystical trip into… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
Because of an off-hand funny comment I made backstage at a concert years ago, a story circulated that the song has been a burden and even that I didn’t sing it for a while. That’s completely false. I am very proud of ‘American Pie’ and the many satellites that grow from it and revolve around it. For many years I… — Don McLean Copy Share
Basically, in 'American Pie,' things are heading in the wrong direction. It is becoming less ideal, less idyllic. I don't know whether you consider… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
When people ask what 'American Pie' is about, they're missing the point. The song isn't about the lines themselves - it's about what is… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
One of the things that made 'American Pie' great was also the sexiness of it. — Hayden Schlossberg Copy Share Image
Well, I'm proud to say American Pie was the kind of crazy, gross-out film that guys thought was the greatest. — Jason Biggs Copy Share Image
All roads lead to 'American Pie.' 'As American as apple pie' was the saying. It was some kind of a big American song that… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
I didn't think American Pie was going to be what it was! I had a very small role and the reception I received was… — Jennifer Coolidge Copy Share Image
In order for American Pie to have worked, you have to have a character who, even while he is humping a pie, the audience… — Jason Biggs Copy Share Image
Pessimism is as American as apple pie - frozen apple pie with a slice of processed cheese. — George Will Copy Share Image
My parents were not musical, and they were not effervescent people; everything was very quiet. The music that I played was loud; it used… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
I am what I do, and that's partly why I don't want to give up singing. But when I can't sing well, I will. — Don McLean Copy Share Image
The society that produced The Who, The Stones, Dylan, Paul McCartney and later on people, like myself, is over. The materialistic society that produces… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
And if she asks you why you can tell her that I told you That I'm tired of Castles in the Air I've got… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
I mean, I've been given a terrific life by the audiences who stuck with me all over the world. — Don McLean Copy Share Image
You're going to be buying your ticket with your heartache, you're gonna be payin' the man with your dues. You're gonna be living alone… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
Starry, starry night, flaming flowers that brightly blaze, swirling clouds in violet haze reflect Vincent's eyes of china blue. — Don McLean Copy Share Image
Faces come and faces go in circular rotation.But something yearns within to grow beyond infatuation. — Don McLean Copy Share Image
Every thread of creation is held in position by still other strands of things living. In an earthly tapestry hung from the skyline of… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
Herman Melville was supposed to be an accountant. Van Gogh was meant to be an art dealer. I was meant to take the train… — Don McLean Copy Share Image
American Pie speaks to the loss that we feel. That's why that song has found the niche that it has. — Don McLean Copy Share Image
My heart jumps out of its cage to see what the fuss is about. Damn thing. Always so hopeful, but my voice hides it… — Sarah Wylie Copy Share Image
“Today if anything is trying to hold you back, give no attention to it. Get your hopes up, get your faith up, look up,… — Germany Kent Copy Share Image
I think the most important thing is to stay hopeful, to believe wonderful things are possible and do your best. Basically, to not give… — Irena A. Hoffman Copy Share Image
Philanthropy is one of the most hopeful characteristics of our time. — Mary Livermore Copy Share Image
Is it a coincidence that stories from the private life became more popular just as the grand hope for public redemption through revolution was… — Susan Griffin Copy Share Image
Now is the time to take stock of a painful part of our history. Only then can we move past it. Anything less would… — Perry Bellegarde Copy Share Image
“One's past can't be erased, it can only be learned from, the child taught her.” — H. L. Balcomb Copy Share Image
Precise, graceful, and generous, the poems in SuperLoop, seem to be born out of a deep, careful attention and a profound compassion. Sometimes the… — Ada Limon Copy Share Image
“In your darkest times, never be afraid. The Lord's presence is always with you.” — Lailah Gifty Akita Copy Share Image
“An atheist is someone who is disappointed in his search of god. He is a man who strongly needed god but couldn't find him.… — Bangambiki Habyarimana Copy Share Image
I've always been hopeful about Scotland's prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and… — Sean Connery Copy Share Image