I can write songs, I’ve had songs in movies, but I can’t compose film scores, you know?
BRIAN WILSONI’m not a genius. I’m just a hard-working guy.
More Brian Wilson Quotes
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I’m happy; I’m a happy person.
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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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I listen to oldies but goodies stations, ’60s and ’70s music.
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The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.
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I like the piano – I’m always about 15 feet away from a piano.
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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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You don’t really know what to believe until the Government denies 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 believe that music is God’s voice.
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I wake up in the morning and I say ‘Ahh! Today’s the day for a song! I’m going to write a song today!’ And I do. I write a song.
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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 earned my famous name.
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I’m not a genius. I’m just a hard-working guy.
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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 hate those old falsettos, I really do, and it’s embarrassing since I’ve grown up.
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