It’s not essential for me to have a big debut week; it’s not essential for me to have big radio records.
FRANK OCEANIt’s not essential for me to have a big debut week; it’s not essential for me to have big radio records.
FRANK OCEANYou can’t think; you just gotta do things.
FRANK OCEANI don’t intend to stop making music.
FRANK OCEANI booked my first studio at like 12 or 13. Somewhere in that season of my life, singing along with the radio became me wanting to be on radio.
FRANK OCEANWork hard in silence, let success be your noise.
FRANK OCEANI respect Drake not only as a creative person but as a business mind as well. I think Drake’s important.
FRANK OCEANI like the anonymity that directors can have about their films.
FRANK OCEANI just don’t trust journalists – and I don’t think it’s a good practice for me to trust journalists.
FRANK OCEANDon’t feel sad over someone who gave up on you, feel sorry for them because they gave up on someone who would have never given up on them.
FRANK OCEANI’ve always wanted to make a career in the arts, and I think that my only hope at doing that is to make it more about the work.
FRANK OCEANSmile, it’s easier than explaning why you’re sad.
FRANK OCEANThe work is the work. The work is not me.
FRANK OCEANI guess I’m just inspired to tell stories.
FRANK OCEANI never think about myself as an artist working in this time. I think about it in macro.
FRANK OCEANAs a writer, as a creator, I’m giving you my experiences. But just take what I give you. You ain’t got to pry beyond that.
FRANK OCEANIf someone breaks your heart, just punch them in the face. Seriously. Punch them in the face and go get some ice cream.
FRANK OCEAN