In writing songs, I've learned as much from Cezanne as I have from Woody Guthrie.

I thought that he was righteous, but he's vain. Oh, somethings a telling me I wear the ball and chain.

You're gonna have to serve somebody; well, it may be the devil, or it may be the Lord, but you're gonna have to serve somebody.

Bob has never written a bad song. Bob Dylan is a genius.

My songs are personal music, they're not communal. I wouldn't want people singing along with me. It would sound funny. I'm not playing campfire meetings. I don't remember anyone singing along with Elvis, Carl Perkins or Little Richard.

If you don't underestimate me, I won't underestimate you.

Michelangelo indeed could have carved out your features.