Harry Nilsson quotes

Harry Nilsson was an American singer-songwriter and musician, celebrated for his wide vocal range and inventive songwriting. His hits such as "Without You" and "Everybody's Talkin'" earned him critical acclaim and commercial success. He influenced generations of artists and is remembered for his unique contributions to pop and rock music. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I do believe that most men live lives of quiet desperation. For despair, optimism is the only practical solution. Hope is practical. Because eliminate that and it's pretty scary. Hope at least gives you the option of living.

Harry Nilsson

I was on acid and I looked at the trees and I realized that they all came to points, and the little branches came to points, and the houses came to point. I thought, 'Oh! Everything has a point, and if it doesn't, then there's a point to it.'

Harry Nilsson

I get nervous when they start shooting piano players.

Harry Nilsson

That incident ruined my reputation for 10 years. Get one Beatle drunk and look what happens!

Harry Nilsson