I think that standup has always been an acquired taste and there was always only a handful of performers that were really inspired.
The Bible is common-sense inspired.
When I started doing these advocacy groups, it sort of propelled and compelled me to write songs, because otherwise I wasn't really sure what I was going to do, music-wise. I wasn't particularly motivated to write songs. But this level of humanity and spirit that I witnessed greatly impacted and so inspired me, so that I felt this sort of renewed vigor to write music. As far as how grounding it is, yeah, it's the ultimate amount of perspective.
I had teachers who I could tell didn't want to be there. And I just couldn't get inspired by someone who didn't want to be there.
The Columbia is lost, but the dreams that inspired its crew remain with us.
It cannot be sufficiently emphasized that revolution is in vain unless inspired by its ultimate ideal. Revolutionary methods must be in tune with revolutionary aims.
I've never really [written] something that was inspired.
I love working with people who are inspired and obsessive.
There is no passion that is not finely expressed in those parts of the inspired writings which are proper for divine songs and anthems.
My imagination has always been inspired by nature’s vision
Awaken to your own internal power, to your own connection to the Divine, and act on what you are inspired to do
You think back to Tele players, and James Burton was the one who started it all. He inspired Roy Nichols (guitar for Merle Haggard & the Strangers), Don Rich (guitar for Buck Owens & the Buckaroos), and guys like that to push the envelope and expand on that sound. . . I really identify with that kind of thinking. . . those guys to me are the reason why any of us do this.
I have to get inspired by something that touches my soul, or rocks my soul.
A professional writer is someone who writes just as well when they're not inspired as when they are.
Nearly 100% of innovation-from business to politics-is inspired not by "market analysis" but by people who are supremely pissed off by the way things are.
The inspired Scriptures make the clear distinction between false and true riches and make plain the reason why happiness is gained and fully enjoyed only by those who find true riches.
I think the beauty of the film industry is that if another person tries to become another person or act like another person or imitate another person, they don't really get too far. When that person starts to realize who they are and what they can bring to the table, they start to blossom and grow. With that, it's not so much me looking towards my predecessors who have paved the way in the industry - it's more getting inspired. I get little bits and pieces of what I can take from any and everybody.
I am inspired by seeing kindness in others. It touches me and reminds me to be kind as well.
We have the insight and the tools to identify and bring to fruition the dormant talent that our artists possess. Favored Nations will be branded as the home base for inspired musical talent.
My advice would be to follow your dream. Most of my life, I was in second place before I came in first place. I hope that inspired people to never give up.