I actually spend as much time listening to new music as to old. Probably more. I just try to get something out of it all. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes listen music spend
The music just tends to be a vehicle for that poetry. Mark Knopfler musicpoetryvehicle Change image and share on social
If you feel that you're not getting enough out of a song, change the instrument - go from an acoustic to an electric or vice versa, or try an open tuning. Do something to shake it up. Mark Knopfler acousticchangeelectric Change image and share on social
Instead of receding, the past actually becomes more important. That's what will happen to you. It sounds unlikely, but the past actually changes complexion as you get older. Mark Knopfler complexionhappenimportant Change image and share on social
I confess that I listen to my own music for my own pleasure. Herb Alpert confesslistenmusic Change image and share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social