You don't write for success. That takes part of your attention away from the writing. If you're really doing it, that's all you're doing: writing.
Great music is in the ear of the beholder.
The thing about Manchester is. . . it all comes from here
You can have it all but how much do you want it?
The charts are only relevant when you're top of them!
Thank you for the sun, The one that shines on everyone, Who feels love. . .
I'll have my way, In my own time, I'll have my say, My star will shine. . .
I didn't drown. I didn't break.
I am essentially a hack, a commercial person. If I had a hobby, I would immediately make money on it or abandon it.
Yes, gay marriage is about symbolically blessing a relationship, but the larger issue is about transmitting a fundamental message about equality. Gay people should have equality in law everywhere.
When I came to Detroit I was just a mild-mannered Sunday-school boy.