Great Quote by Patti Smith

We've all got to earn a living. And writing songs is what I do. But when I've done a record, it's not that I…

— Robert Wyatt

I write and record all the time; it's my hobby and my passion.

— Alvin Lee

In the music industry, we value large success. I realized that while I would like that, that it's not what my writing is about.…

— David Friedman

If I had to give up everything else and keep just one aspect of the job, I'd have to keep writing because I love…

— Colin Quinn

I like making records right now 'cause I can express myself that way in a very immediate, physical sense. You can always write a…

— Patti Smith

I just try to keep making good records, try to write songs the best way I can and take my job seriously. Like most…

— Jason Isbell

You know, when I put out records that may not work or connect with the audience, it's because I'm pushing myself as an artist…

— T.I

My only real hobby is playing music. I write a lot of music on guitar and keyboards and hope one day to make a…

— Graeme Base

I'm more interested in writing than in performing.

— Frank McCourt

The writing is everything of course but you can't be making records and not be willing to go out there and perform.

— Gilbert O'Sullivan

Write because you love the art and the discipline, not because you're looking to sell something.

— Ann Patchett

Some amazing records have this power to leave you with inspiration; you're left with the urge to write something. And some records are totally…

— Thomas Mars