You’re called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.
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.
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I still believe that something is right only when it feels right.
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I hate those old falsettos, I really do, and it’s embarrassing since I’ve grown up.
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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 think cursing is a bunch of malarkey.
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I always do get a little bit paranoid when I get a lot of attention. But I get used to it.
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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 listen to oldies but goodies stations, ’60s and ’70s music.
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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 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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Some people might think that sex is the highest experience you can have. I tend to think that music is.
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Every 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.
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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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So it’s 1976 and we’re still riding on our past success. I mean I’ve gone on like that for I don’t know how long.
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I’m not a genius. I’m just a hard-working guy.
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