The dialogue between what’s going on in the world and what’s going on internally seems to be a natural thing – well, it’s natural to me, anyway, to have these thoughts.
PAUL SIMONJust slip out the back, Jack, make a new plan, Stan, you don’t need to be coy, Roy, just get yourself free. Hop on the bus, Gus, you don’t need to discuss much, just drop off the key, Lee, and get yourself free.
More Paul Simon Quotes
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The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenements halls and whispered in the sounds of silence.
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Much of songwriting is simply a mystery.
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I don’t feel any pressure from fans. But I’m always in some kind of state of emotional turmoil. I would not describe myself as happy-go-lucky. That’s not to say that I’m not happy.
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People often called us perfectionists, but we were not looking for perfection. We were looking for some kind of magic in the music.
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People talking without speaking, People listening without hearing, Sounds of Silence.
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My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on. It’s the only thing I find interesting.
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You know, life is what you make of it- so beautiful or so what.
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I’ve got nothing to do today but smile.
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By the time I was 12 or 13, I felt that I was special, because I could play the guitar and write songs.
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I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about our friendship. The only thing I won’t do is change the essence of my work.
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Was a sunny day, not a cloud in the sky. Not a negative word was heard.
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I want to rid my heart of envy, and cleanse my soul of rage before I’m through.
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There’s something about the sound of a train that’s very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful.
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There must be 50 ways to leave your lover.
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Time, time, time, see what’s become of me, While I looked around, For my possibilities; I was so hard to please
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