I think Bridge Over Troubled Water was a very good song. Artie sang it beautifully. The Boxer was a really nice record. But I don't think I've written any great songs.

She said a good day ain't got no rain She said a bad day is when I lie in the bed And I think of things that might have been

Just slip out the back, Jack, make a new plan, Stan, you don't need to be coy, Roy, just get yourself free. Hop on the bus, Gus, you don't need to discuss much, just drop off the key, Lee, and get yourself free.

I question what emotion Manilow touches. People are entertained by him. But are they emotionally moved? I don't believe anything that Barry Manilow sings.

Much of songwriting is simply a mystery.

There's something about the sound of a train that's very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful.

The record company stay out of my way. Whenever the record is finished, they take it.