I've forgotten most of what I've read and, frankly, it never seemed very important to me or to the world.

I have nothing against the Queen of England. Even in my heart I never resented her for not being Jackie Kennedy. She is, to my mind, a very gallant lady, victimized by whoever it is who designs the tops of her uniforms.

Here's to the few who forgive what you do, and the fewer who don't even care

It's hard to be serious about so many things. [Look at the whole emphasis] on the charts, if you're a songwriter.

The moon is swimming naked and the summer night is fragrant with a mighty expectation of relief.

No one's ever done one of my songs badly. People say to me, "God, so-and-so wrecked that song." Well, I'm unaware of it. Anybody doing one of my tunes has earned my gratitude, and I don't get that many covers where I have the luxury to choose.

The troubles came and I saved what I could save. A thread of light, a particle, a wave.