The idea of recognising your strengths and using them in as versatile a way as you can is cool.
FRANK OCEANThe idea of recognising your strengths and using them in as versatile a way as you can is cool.
FRANK OCEANWe all know we have a finite period of time. I just feel if I’m going to be alive, I want to be challenged – to be as immortal as possible. The path to that isn’t an easy way, but it’s a rewarding way.
FRANK OCEANI just don’t trust journalists – and I don’t think it’s a good practice for me to trust journalists.
FRANK OCEANHere’s what I think about music and journalism: The most important thing is to just press play.
FRANK OCEANSmile, it’s easier than explaning why you’re sad.
FRANK OCEANI respect Drake not only as a creative person but as a business mind as well. I think Drake’s important.
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 OCEANMy TV ain’t HD, that’s too real
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 OCEANDistance sometimes lets you know who’s worth keeping and who’s worth letting go.
FRANK OCEANPeople are just afraid of things too much. Afraid of things that don’t necessarily merit fear.
FRANK OCEANGo for someone who is proud to have you.
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 OCEANWhen you write a song like ‘Forrest Gump,’ the subject can’t be androgynous. It requires an unnecessary amount of effort.
FRANK OCEANMy music definitely comes from a place of experience. Everything connects to a truth.
FRANK OCEANOf course awards matter.
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