Brian Wilson quotes - page 2

I'm just a shy and retreating kind of person. Sometimes I get in a real talkative mood - but not very often. (Brian Wilson)

I have to tell you that J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There's a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it's like meditation.

Brian Wilson

It started out - my mom and dad took a little vacation to Mexico and they left $250 for food. But instead of food we went and bought some instruments. We got a bass, guitar and a set of drums. ... I was 19. Dennis was 15. Carl was 17. Mike was 18. Al was 19. And so we wrote a song called "Surfin'" in my living room. We were all playing and singing and Mike and I wrote a song called "Surfin'" and that's how it all started.

Brian Wilson

Drive for a couple miles You'll see a sign and turn left For a couple blocks Next is mine, you'll turn left on a little road It's a bumpy one.

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I think in terms of emotions. And feelings. So sometimes what I say may not always be clear. But creatively, there's a lot to be said for that way of thinking.

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I'm not a genius. I'm just a hard-working guy.

Brian Wilson

I consider myself to be a crusader of love. I try to spread love around the world as best I can because I know I have a handle on love.

Brian Wilson

I meditate and I also think about meditation. Which is funny. I think about Maharishi, about just the idea of meditating. It gives me something.

Brian Wilson

I earned my famous name.

Brian Wilson

I was very, very financially secure my whole life. I have been very lucky to say that.

Brian Wilson

I get off on hearing other people's voices. I like voices: they're my favourite things on records. (Brian Wilson)

I think cursing is a bunch of malarkey.

Brian Wilson

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.

Brian Wilson

Any article's good. Long as it's publicity, I think that's all that matters. I think it's advancement for my career.

Brian Wilson

I always do get a little bit paranoid when I get a lot of attention. But I get used to it.

Brian Wilson

I play piano all the time. I'm always at my piano, playing music.

Brian Wilson

A voice or a song can be so comforting to someone who really needs it.

Brian Wilson

Take all the time you need It's a lovely night If you decide to come You're gonna do it right.

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My mother used to tell me about vibrations.

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I wanted to write joyful music that made other people feel good.

Brian Wilson

I went through a lot of changes in the years from when I first started out. (Brian Wilson)

If you should ever leave me Though life would still go on, believe me The world could show nothing to me So what good would livin' do me God only knows what I'd be without you...

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I may not always love you But long as there are stars above you You never need to doubt it I'll make you so sure about it God only knows what I'd be without you...

Brian Wilson

I like the piano - I'm always about 15 feet away from a piano.

Brian Wilson

I wake up in the morning and I say 'Ahh! Today's the day for a song! I'm going to write a song today!' And I do. I write a song.

Brian Wilson

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Photo: Takahiro Kyono from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0

Occupation: American Musician
Born: June 20, 1942
Quotes count: 63
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