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Elvis Costello Quotes

You have to face the fact that I have no reputation as a composer; I have my reputation as a songwriter and a performer-and that opportunity came this summer, when I was invited to perform at the Lincoln Centre festival in New York... three nights Picture Quote #1

My dad’s father was a White Star Line trumpet player in the 20s. It shaped the way that I think about music. My grandfather was classically trained, military trained. He was an orphan who ended up in the Military School of Music in Kneller Hall Picture Quote #1

My dad had a steady job with a really major dance band from 54 till 68, and then quit because he wanted to play different music. He wanted to sing about peace. He believed in these things Picture Quote #1

You must hold on to the sort of finger-painting aspect of music. That’s something I learned, particularly from listening to Neil Young. Tom Waits is another one, because Tom’s music is incredibly sophisticated and beautifully arranged, but he’s using a toolbox that’s unlike anybody else’s Picture Quote #1

Turn up the TV. No one listening will suspect, even your mother won’t detect it, no your father won’t know. they think that I’ve got no respect but everything means less than zero Picture Quote #1

They say you better listen to the voice of reason But they don’t give you any choice ‘cause they think that it’s treason. So you had better do as you are told. You better listen to the radio Picture Quote #1

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Theres so many fish in the sea That only rise up in the sweat and smoke like mercury Picture Quote #1

Well there’s a line that you must toe and it’ll soon be time to go but it’s darker than you know in those Complicated Shadows Picture Quote #1

I’m not going to get too sentimental, like those other sticker valentines, ‘cause I don’t know if you are loving some body. I only know it isn’t mine Picture Quote #1

But there are things in Il Sogno that the methods of The Delivery Man could never achieve Picture Quote #1

We’re all just animals. That’s all we are, and everything else is just an elaborate justification of our instincts. That’s where music comes from. And romantic poetry. And bad novels Picture Quote #1

Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it’s really a stupid thing to want to do Picture Quote #1

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People become so deeply attached to the sound of one period that they blow a fuse when you move on. I’ve heard people complain bitterly about recordings they haven’t even heard Picture Quote #1

And I’m up while the dawn is breaking, even though my heart is aching. I should be drinking a toast to absent friends instead of these comedians Picture Quote #1

I can’t say anymore than I love you. Anything else would be a waste of breath Picture Quote #1

The theme of exile is attractive to me, because it’s sort of like the family business. Not just music, but travel Picture Quote #1

It’s what’s on the record not what labels on it. You know, that’s like getting a box of cornflakes and eating the cardboard Picture Quote #1

You’ve got a chemistry class; I want a piece of your mind; You don’t know what you started when you mixed it up with mine Picture Quote #1

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There are a lot of things that you can like at a distance without spending a huge amount of time pondering. It’s not so complicated Picture Quote #1

The truth can’t hurt you, it’s just like the dark. It scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark Picture Quote #1

I don’t think I was ever particularly mean. I can certainly think of some idiotic exchanges I’ve had. I was accused of destroying pop music, like Wagner destroyed opera - a guy in Germany started ranting that at me Picture Quote #1

I’ve had a lot of different experiences in music over the years.And not everything you do can satisfy everybody’s idealised version of you Picture Quote #1

My grandfather and my father disagreed about music, not least of all because my dad wanted to improvise. It wasn’t just that he wanted to play different music; it was just that he came off the dots Picture Quote #1

Don’t start me talking, I could talk all night. My mind goes sleepwalking while I’m putting the world right Picture Quote #1

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Even in a perfect world, where everyone was equal I’d still own the film rights and be working on the sequal Picture Quote #1

When you work with new people, I think that it throws all of the matters into relief, because you have to explain yourself every time. It’s like crossing a new border. They want to see your documents Picture Quote #1

My family calls me Declan. But most people call me E.C. I think it comes from my dad. It’s an Irish convention. You usually call the first child by the initials Picture Quote #1

Well, T Bone’s had a remarkable career as a producer since the time that we first worked together. He was dividing his time between recording and producing when we first met, and touring. We toured together and we were great friends Picture Quote #1

Happiness isn’t a fortune in a cookie. It’s deeper, wider, funnier, and more transporting than that Picture Quote #1

Don’t try to touch my heart, it’s darker than you think. And don’t try to read my mind, because it’s full of disappearing ink Picture Quote #1

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You have to face the fact that I have no reputation as a composer; I have my reputation as a songwriter and a performer-and that opportunity came this summer, when I was invited to perform at the Lincoln Centre festival in New York... three nights (Elvis Costello Quotes) My dad’s father was a White Star Line trumpet player in the 20s. It shaped the way that I think about music. My grandfather was classically trained, military trained. He was an orphan who ended up in the Military School of Music in Kneller Hall (Elvis Costello Quotes) My dad had a steady job with a really major dance band from 54 till 68, and then quit because he wanted to play different music. He wanted to sing about peace. He believed in these things (Elvis Costello Quotes) You must hold on to the sort of finger-painting aspect of music. That’s something I learned, particularly from listening to Neil Young. Tom Waits is another one, because Tom’s music is incredibly sophisticated and beautifully arranged, but he’s using a toolbox that’s unlike anybody else’s (Elvis Costello Quotes) Turn up the TV. No one listening will suspect, even your mother won’t detect it, no your father won’t know. they think that I’ve got no respect but everything means less than zero (Elvis Costello Quotes) They say you better listen to the voice of reason But they don’t give you any choice ‘cause they think that it’s treason. So you had better do as you are told. You better listen to the radio (Elvis Costello Quotes) Theres so many fish in the sea That only rise up in the sweat and smoke like mercury (Elvis Costello Quotes) Well there’s a line that you must toe and it’ll soon be time to go but it’s darker than you know in those Complicated Shadows (Elvis Costello Quotes) I’m not going to get too sentimental, like those other sticker valentines, ‘cause I don’t know if you are loving some body. I only know it isn’t mine (Elvis Costello Quotes) But there are things in Il Sogno that the methods of The Delivery Man could never achieve (Elvis Costello Quotes) We’re all just animals. That’s all we are, and everything else is just an elaborate justification of our instincts. That’s where music comes from. And romantic poetry. And bad novels. (Elvis Costello Quotes) Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it’s really a stupid thing to want to do. (Elvis Costello Quotes) People become so deeply attached to the sound of one period that they blow a fuse when you move on. I’ve heard people complain bitterly about recordings they haven’t even heard. (Elvis Costello Quotes) And I’m up while the dawn is breaking, even though my heart is aching. I should be drinking a toast to absent friends instead of these comedians. (Elvis Costello Quotes) I can’t say anymore than I love you. Anything else would be a waste of breath. (Elvis Costello Quotes) The theme of exile is attractive to me, because it’s sort of like the family business. Not just music, but travel. (Elvis Costello Quotes) It’s what’s on the record not what labels on it. You know, that’s like getting a box of cornflakes and eating the cardboard. (Elvis Costello Quotes) You’ve got a chemistry class; I want a piece of your mind; You don’t know what you started when you mixed it up with mine... (Elvis Costello Quotes) There are a lot of things that you can like at a distance without spending a huge amount of time pondering. It’s not so complicated. (Elvis Costello Quotes) The truth can’t hurt you, it’s just like the dark. It scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark. (Elvis Costello Quotes) I don’t think I was ever particularly mean. I can certainly think of some idiotic exchanges I’ve had. I was accused of destroying pop music, like Wagner destroyed opera - a guy in Germany started ranting that at me. (Elvis Costello Quotes) I’ve had a lot of different experiences in music over the years.And not everything you do can satisfy everybody’s idealised version of you. (Elvis Costello Quotes) My grandfather and my father disagreed about music, not least of all because my dad wanted to improvise. It wasn’t just that he wanted to play different music; it was just that he came off the dots. (Elvis Costello Quotes) Don’t start me talking, I could talk all night. My mind goes sleepwalking while I’m putting the world right. (Elvis Costello Quotes) Even in a perfect world, where everyone was equal I’d still own the film rights and be working on the sequal (Elvis Costello Quotes) When you work with new people, I think that it throws all of the matters into relief, because you have to explain yourself every time. It’s like crossing a new border. They want to see your documents. (Elvis Costello Quotes) My family calls me Declan. But most people call me E.C. I think it comes from my dad. It’s an Irish convention. You usually call the first child by the initials. (Elvis Costello Quotes) Well, T Bone’s had a remarkable career as a producer since the time that we first worked together. He was dividing his time between recording and producing when we first met, and touring. We toured together and we were great friends. (Elvis Costello Quotes) Happiness isn’t a fortune in a cookie. It’s deeper, wider, funnier, and more transporting than that. (Elvis Costello Quotes) Don’t try to touch my heart, it’s darker than you think. And don’t try to read my mind, because it’s full of disappearing ink. (Elvis Costello Quotes)

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