Criticism Quote by John Gourley Download Open image “As a songwriter, it's good to have criticism, and I like objective opinions.” — John Gourley ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.2 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Criticism Good Like Opinions
I divide criticism into two categories - one coming from those who understand music, who are worthy of being critical because they are knowledgeable… — A. R. Rahman Copy Share Image
It's an artist's choice to listen to criticism or not. I'm very sensitive to criticism. — Armin van Buuren Copy Share Image
The exciting thing about a songwriter is that, you know, particularly if you're a songwriter and an artist and you play the parts and… — Stevie Wonder Copy Share Image
Writing songs is not something I wanted to share with people for a long time. It was precious to me. I didnt want someone… — Ray LaMontagne Copy Share Image
To me, it is all about churning out good music. But, criticisms, which are personal, hurt of course. — Ananya Birla Copy Share Image
I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if thats all youve got, its just… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
If you're somebody who writes songs or writes fiction, a writer that people pay for your opinion in any way, you shouldn't be the… — Jason Isbell Copy Share Image
I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if that's all you've got, it's just… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
As a musician, I have always refrained from criticizing another artist. — Jill Sobule Copy Share Image
I do see value in music criticism. Most of the criticism I have received over the years has been very good. — Van Morrison Copy Share Image
As a musician you're always your own worst critic and you're always digging into your songs and evaluating your own self-worth of things. — Ben Howard Copy Share Image
When you're a musician and you release an album, you have to accept the criticism - and I accept it! But it's something I'll… — Anthony Gonzalez Copy Share Image
As an artist, you can't expect a producer to just bring you a record. If you walk in and say, 'I want Kanye West's… — John Gourley Copy Share Image
I like the challenge of writing music without being the coolest guy or band in the room. — John Gourley Copy Share Image
We went to Japan and stayed an extra day just to go shopping. New York is one of those places where we never get… — John Gourley Copy Share Image
We tour, we do the distance from friends and family, not really knowing how to connect with people on the same level. I've understood… — John Gourley Copy Share Image
Some New York bands you'll see rocking Ones or Dunks and things like that, but it is weird that the sneakerhead thing has become… — John Gourley Copy Share Image
It's silly to me to not be positive about rock advancing and growing. Really, we just want rock n' roll to be mainstream. — John Gourley Copy Share Image
I like work, I like song writing, and I like the history of Atlantic Records. They've sat in the studio with so many artists… — John Gourley Copy Share Image
We're just nerds that play music. Because we get played on the radio and have a Vitaminwater ad with Aaron Paul dancing on a… — John Gourley Copy Share Image
There's something about Detroit, man: there's a serious vibe there. It could be that blue-collar, working-class-mentality person who lives out there. There's just something… — John Gourley Copy Share Image
Regardless of the criticisms I receive from the left, the right and the middle, I think it's important to maintain a prolific writing jab,… — Ishmael Reed Copy Share Image
I receive something we might euphemistically call an 'inappropriately hostile' response - that is to say, more than fair criticism or even fair anger… — Mary Beard Copy Share Image
A common fallacy in much of the adverse criticism to which science is subjected today is that it claims certainty, infallibility and complete emotional… — Cyril Norman Hinshelwood Copy Share Image
For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh, we believe… — Geneen Roth Copy Share Image
I reject criticism because the last thing I wanted was to sit there and look at people talking. I think people are conditioned to… — Matt Tyrnauer Copy Share Image
I'm more comfortable modelling as a man because I don't get any criticism. — Rain Dove Copy Share Image
I don't mind positive criticism, but when it is negative and personal, it is quite hard. — Inzamam-ul-Haq Copy Share Image
Judge a person not by his ability to make money but by his ability to retain it. — Vikrant Parsai Copy Share Image
Everything is allowable in literature, but what is not allowable in criticism is objection on the grounds of probability. — Howard Jacobson Copy Share Image
Lots of relationships fail because we spend more time pointing out each other's mistakes and not enough time enjoying each other's company. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
If our aim is to praise, we should forget to criticize; if our aim is to criticize, we should remember to praise — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
No man can be criticised but by a greater than he. Do not, then, read the reviews. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
