I don't know why I write really depressing songs. I'm a kind of melancholy guy, I suppose. But I figure I'm about normal.
Townes Van ZandtAll of a sudden there's a song - there in your hotel room playing your guitar - and you write it, and two or three years later it will come true. It keeps you on your toes.
Townes Van ZandtI don’t envision a long life for myself. Like, I think my life will run out before my work does, y’know? I’ve designed it that way.
Townes Van ZandtI don't think you can ever do your best. Doing your best is a process of trying to do your best.
Townes Van Zandt