Quotes by Paul Simon

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

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

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

"Music is forever music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up until you die."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

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

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