Art Quote by Tim Pigott-Smith

For me, Paul Simon has always been an incredible songwriter, as he writes very complicated songs that sound very simple, and he makes it…

— Eliot Sumner

I grew up listening to a lot of Simon & Garfunkel and Peter, Paul and Mary. I know that sounds dorky, but I always…

— Kemp Muhl

I like Simon Cowell - look at how many great artists have come out of the U.K. because of him.

— George Benson

I love a good lyricist - always have. The thing that inspired me most was the different performers, like Tina Turner, James Brown, Michael…

— Jennifer Lopez

While Paul Simon is revered, I don't think people get how deep he is. I love the guy. He comes from that early street-harmony,…

— Dion DiMucci

Paul Simon is my absolute hero. He's one of a kind. He wrote his own ticket in life by being himself.

— Brett Dennen

Any kind of music can be written badly and it can be written wonderfully. I admire a top performer in any field.

— Jack Kirby

John Williams is, without question, talented. He writes very good scores and very good melodies and all that.

— Andre Previn

As far as songwriters, I've always been a fan of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin; those guys mean a lot to me.

— Mel Brooks

As I've grown older I've been more influenced by more meandering styles of guitar playing, whether it's Celtic or Ethiopian folk music or some…

— Ted Leo

I listened to John Denver and Simon & Garfunkel. Edith Piaf was a huge favourite. Then I discovered musicals - I loved 'Les Miserables'…

— Gin Wigmore

Peter Martin’s artistry is nothing short of extraordinary. To sing with him is sublime – to listen to him play is a transcendent experience.

— Dianne Reeves