You say how you feel, and songs don’t lie. Songs are the most honest form of human expression there is–there’s nothing that lies about a song.
BRIAN WILSONI 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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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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People are part of my music. A lot of my songs are the result of emotional experiences, sadness, pain, joy, and exultation in nature and sunshine and so on…like ‘California Girls’ which was a hymn to youth.
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I’d earned over a million dollars by the time I was old enough to vote.
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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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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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I’ve never written one note or word of music simply because I think it will make money.
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I still believe that something is right only when it feels right.
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I’m happy; I’m a happy person.
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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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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 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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Any article’s good. Long as it’s publicity, I think that’s all that matters. I think it’s advancement for my career.
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Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun.
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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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I think about God, yes, and I wonder if there is a God. And if there is a God, will God please help me through my hard trips.
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