I was very, very financially secure my whole life. I have been very lucky to say that.
BRIAN WILSONGershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.
More Brian Wilson Quotes
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Humor – it helps to make the vibe better – it loosens up the vibrations.
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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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You’re called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.
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I’m just a shy and retreating kind of person. Sometimes I get in a real talkative mood – but not very often.
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I have stage fright every single concert I’ve ever done. I have at least four or five minutes of it. It’s absolute living hell.
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Love and mercy that’s what you need tonight. Love and mercy to you and your friends tonight.
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I like the piano – I’m always about 15 feet away from a piano.
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J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There’s a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it’s like meditation.
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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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I’m not a genius. I’m just a hard-working guy.
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You don’t really know what to believe until the Government denies it.
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I can write songs, I’ve had songs in movies, but I can’t compose film scores, you know?
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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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Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun.
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