Quote by Robert Hilburn Download Open image ““Even Cash himself often admitted that he never let facts interfere with a good story.”” — Robert Hilburn ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
“Facts are important, but the story matters. Poorly presented facts can even get in the way of the story’s impact.” — Blake Mycoskie Copy Share Image
“Like every false rumor, it gained credibility while being repeated, and before long it was practically a fact.” — John Grisham Copy Share Image
“I thought if you told people facts, they’d draw their conclusions, and because the facts were true, the conclusions mostly would be too. But… — James S.A. Corey Copy Share Image
“old man who claimed repeatedly that nothing was true, though he was later discovered to be lying.” — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
“Don’t you think one can tell the truth much better with a story?” — Diane Setterfield Copy Share Image
“You have to be a bit of a liar to tell a story the right way. Too much truth confuses the facts. Too much… — Patrick Rothfuss Copy Share Image
“That guy in the corner. Never tells the truth, as a matter of principle. Why answer a question, he says, if you can tell… — Pete McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I have stories. But stories are not facts.' 'I like stories. Love them, actually. Most of the time they're better than facts.” — Morgan Rhodes Copy Share Image
To many, Courtney Love smells like rock hype. Reviewers may be excited about her, but the rock audience may be skeptical of the credentials… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
When I began to interview people from the '60s, my first question was always, 'What was your favorite record?' — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
I didn't have any idea that Gwen Stefani would evolve into this symbol of womanhood in America, but to me, that's not a musical… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
When I was in high school in the '50s, all pop music - Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard - was aimed at teenagers. I… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
Because record companies do not routinely release sales figures the way film studios do, the weekly charts in trade publications like 'Billboard' provide the… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
Even though The Cure helped pioneer the jangly, dance-oriented guitar and keyboard style it continues to embrace, there are other bands that now employ… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
The first time I saw Pearl Jam, I thought Eddie Vedder had seen too many Jim Morrison videos, and I didn't like the music… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
His belief in the power of music to convey ideas - not just entertain - has filtered down to musicians in every field, from… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
Some writers sit down every day for two or three hours, at least, to write, whether they are in the mood or not. Others… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
At times, Singer Johnny Cash rubbed dirt from the earth under his fingernails in order to avoid any arrogance which might stem from his… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
Some people will never take Madonna seriously - just as many never took Marilyn Monroe seriously. Novelty images - especially that of a sex… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
By 27, Bob Dylan had already written 'Highway 61 Revisited,' the Beatles had released 'Rubber Soul,' Bruce Springsteen had recorded 'Born to Run' and… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image