Anytime Quote by Skylar Grey

I learned early in my writing career that if I try to tailor a song for someone else, I'm usually off base. They're usually…

— Brenda Russell

When it comes to writing songs, I've always got to be commissioned to do it. I won't write unless someone has got a real…

— Clare Grogan

When you're writing a song with someone, it's a very personal process. The music has to be an organic experience, it can't be contrived,…

— Jarryd James

I am a songwriter and producer, and though you have to be personal in everything you do, you always having to look at things…

— G-Dragon

I believe in working with songs that have personal value for me.

— M. Ward

I get hired as a writer or producer and I do the best I can to bring out that artist. If somebody calls you…

— Lenny Kravitz

I've always appreciated people like Graham Parker or Loudon Wainwright III, who spend their entire lives writing songs and working their asses off just…

— Judd Apatow

As a singer, I just want to try to honor what the writers create - and as someone who's trying to write songs, I…

— David Nail

Throughout my career as a songwriter, I've had a knack for writing songs that were about me and my life experiences and observations.

— Richie Sambora

Writing a song is so personal. You have to have trust in someone you're working with; otherwise, you're not gonna come out with something…

— Billie Eilish

I've had those people very interested in my writing. Since I think of myself as a composer, I feel really good. I've had lots…

— Ornette Coleman

Sometimes I'll write a song first and then I'm like, "Oh this person will be great on this song." But there are some artists…

— Robert Glasper