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Surfing music is dead. It was just a summer craze for kids on the beach. I’m finished with it.

Brian Wilson

I’m not a genius. I’m just a hard-working guy.
BRIAN WILSON

Genius Hard Work Man Myself
I believe that music is God’s voice.
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Believe God Music Myself Voice
I listen to oldies but goodies stations, ’60s and ’70s music.
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Listening Music Myself Station
The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.
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Idol Music Myself
I think cursing is a bunch of malarkey.
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Curse Myself Thinking Word
I get off on hearing other people’s voices. I like voices: they’re my favourite things on records.
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Favorite Myself People Song Voice
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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Clear Creativity Emotion Myself Term Thinking
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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Concept Influence Inspirational Myself
The idea of taking a song, envisioning the overall sound in my head and then bringing the arrangement to life in the studio…well, that gives me satisfaction like nothing else.
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Head Ideas Myself Satisfaction Song Sound
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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Artist Beautiful Best Job Myself Thinking Writing
The only reason I’d ever get a sex change operation is to see what it’s like to be right all the time.
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Change Myself Operation Reason Right Sex Time
I play piano all the time. I’m always at my piano, playing music.
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Instrument Music Myself Piano Play
Humor – it helps to make the vibe better – it loosens up the vibrations.
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Better Help Vibration
I’ve never written one note or word of music simply because I think it will make money.
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Money Myself Note Simplicity Thinking Word Writing
I was very, very financially secure my whole life. I have been very lucky to say that.
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Financial Life Luck Myself Security
You’re called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.
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Genius Life People Yourself

Surfing music is dead. It was just a summer craze for kids on the beach. I’m finished with it.

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