There's truths there that spiral out of what appears to be just a word game. That's what I find mystifying about the meanings of things: they kind of unscrew themselves from the practical words.
Tom WaitsI never looked at music as a serious venยญture. There was very little encouragement from my family. I didn't have anybody to entertain, so it was hard to get motivated.
Tom WaitsI admit that I ain't no angel, I admit that I ain't no saint - I'm selfish and I'm cruel and I'm blind. If I exorcise my devils, well my angels may leave too. When they leave they're so hard to find.
Tom Waits