I’m not a genius. I’m just a hard-working guy.
BRIAN WILSONEvery now and then I hear voices in my head, but not very clear. I can’t understand what they are saying. It’s a mental illness. I have been diagnosed as a manic depressive.
More Brian Wilson Quotes
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I like the piano – I’m always about 15 feet away from a piano.
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If there’s not love present, it’s much, much harder to function. When there’s love present, it’s easier to deal with life.
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I believe that music is God’s voice.
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The idea of taking a song, envisioning the overall sound in my head and then bringing the arrangement to life in the studio…well, that gives me satisfaction like nothing else.
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I get off on hearing other people’s voices. I like voices: they’re my favourite things on records.
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I listen to oldies but goodies stations, ’60s and ’70s music.
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I earned my famous name.
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Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.
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I was very, very financially secure my whole life. I have been very lucky to say that.
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You’re called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.
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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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If you’re going to write a song, try to get together with a collaborator because it’s better to write with collaborators.
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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.
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I have auditory hallucinations, I hear voices saying derogatory things, like I’m terrible and I’m going to die, and they’re usually worse in the afternoon.
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All of the artists did such a beautiful job I can’t thank them enough. I’m just honored that ‘God Only Knows’ was chosen. ‘God Only Knows’ is a very special song. An extremely spiritual song and one of the best I’ve ever written.
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