Quotes from Paul Simon

Without Arthur's voice, I never would have enjoyed that success.

It's a big error to think that because you like somebody's work, you're going to like him.

I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about our friendship. The only thing I won't do is change the essence of my work.

There must be 50 ways to leave your lover.

I don't feel any pressure from fans. But I'm always in some kind of state of emotional turmoil. I would not describe myself as happy-go-lucky. That's not to say that I'm not happy.

I feel I should try to reveal. When you hit it right, you produce an emotional response in the listener that can be cathartic. When you're wrong, you're soppy, sentimental.

The risk of failure is part of the fun of what I do.

I want to rid my heart of envy, and cleanse my soul of rage before I'm through.

I regret the ending of our friendship and hope one day before we die, we'll make peace with each other . . . No rush.

Some people never say the words 'I love you'. It's not their style to be so bold. Some people never say those words: 'I love you' But, like a child, they're longing to be told.

As long as you have capital punishment there is no guarantee that innocent people won't be put to death.

I don't consider myself to be a major talent, so the only solace I can take is to hope I'm growing.

There's something about the sound of a train that's very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful.

Without Arthur's voice, I never would have enjoyed that success.

When I look back on all the crap I learned in high schoolIt's a wonder I can think at all.

If you can get humor and seriousness at the same time, you've created a special little thing, and that's what I'm looking for, because if you get pompous, you lose everything.

The words of the prophetsAre written on the subway wallsAnd tenement hallsAnd whispered in the sounds of silence.

I've got nothing to do today but smile.

Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile.

Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do.

My life so common it disappears and sometimes even music cannot substitute for tears.

Faith is an island in the setting sun, But proof is the bottom line for everyone.

You know the nearer your destination, the more you're slip slidin' away.

I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about our friendship. The only thing I won't do is change the essence of my work.