I certainly don't want to be an angry old artist.

My goal as a writer is more to comfort than to disturb.

Fly silly sea bird, no dreams can possess you, no voices can blame you for sun on your wings.

I heard someone from the music business saying they are no longer looking for talent, they want people with a certain look and a willingness to cooperate. I thought, that's interesting, because I believe a total unwillingness to cooperate is what is necessary to be an artist — not for perverse reasons, but to protect your vision. The considerations of a corporation, especially now, have nothing to do with art or music. That's why I spend my time now painting.

He saw my complications and he mirrored me back simplified, and we laughed how our perfect world would always be denied.

Just before our love got lost you said "I am as constant as a northern star" And I said, constantly in the darkness, Where's that at? If you want me I'll be in the bar.

I see the entire world as Eden, and every time you take an inch of it away, you must do so with respect.