Quotes About Dedication

I started songwriting at around age 12, and that was it. I never really stopped. Nothing else ever really crossed my mind. It's truly the expression of who I am.

Songs, and songwriting keeps me inspired, moving forward.

To try and learn how to be a singer, a really good guitar player, a really good pianist, it's always lagged a bit behind learning to be the best songwriter I could possibly be because songwriting comes naturally to me.

I sit down and I write and I make sure that it follows the code of Songwriting Craft 101.

I'm glad that people realize that I am a songwriter. I just want them to take away the fact that I'm honest, and that I'm putting in work on the sonic side.

When Sonic Youth wrote music, we would rehearse for months before anybody heard anything.

Obviously, Sonic Youth has been a huge part of my life for many, many years, and I love all those guys dearly.

I want to be here for a long time, so I am going to do everything I have to do to be here. And I want to walk my daughter down the aisle and give her away to somebody some day. I want to make sure I am still here to make sure my two young sons become men.

I got a record deal with Sony, and I really just put acting aside. But it's a love.

I couldn't have cared less about Gucci when I first went there - but soon after I arrived, I cared a lot.

I am different as soon as I am on the pitch, because I had to fight so much and work so hard to become a professional footballer, so I have to give everything that I can.

As soon as I wear this badge, it's really important for myself to focus on England and nothing else.

I say that I've never been late with a manuscript, but I don't mean to be arrogant; it's that I simply want to get it done as soon as possible so I can be set free.

I try to write in the mornings, as soon as I'm up and caffeinated, and to stay in the chair as long as I can be productive.

I'm continuing to produce and will start a new record soon, as well.

My message to the kids and our fans is hockey's a great game. There's a lot of hockey being played at all levels. Get involved, do it. We will be back and we will be back better than ever and hopefully as soon as possible. Don't give up on the game. It's too good.

Being away from her is torturous and I'd much prefer to be with her. So I just try to get out of here as soon as I can. I make sure I do my job real well and fast.

You need pencil miles to be a great artist, animator, or filmmaker, and the sooner you start making mistakes, the quicker you learn.

The sooner you start writing songs, the sooner you'll get better.

Sooner or later I'm going to die, but I'm not going to retire.

It is only your passion which takes you forward. So it is my gyaan to all budding singers that keep faith in your passion and prepare yourself, because you will get that opportunity sooner or later, and if you can prove yourself, people will line up for you.

Giving everything for your passion and aims every day is enough. Quality and durability always shine through sooner or later.

Golf's not an easy game. You keep working at it and, sooner or later, something good will happen.

I overhaul myself for my roles. Sooner or later, I will get my due.