Quotes from Harry Dean Stanton

I can't stress too much how much Ry Cooder was an influence on me. Having one of the most respected musicians around like my singing really gave me the confidence to do it.

I never liked being ordered around - which, of course, was an overreaction. I eventually found out that I didn't mind being ordered around at all when it was by someone who knew what he was doing.

I've avoided success artfully.

When man began to think he was a separate person with a separate soul, it created a violent situation.

I have a good ear for languages.

To put it mildly, I was just a very late bloomer.