Not every song I write is ecstasy. And it can happen only one time. After that, when you sing the same melody and words, it's pleasure, but you don't get wiped out.

Quote by Paul Simon

Topics: Paul Simon Quotes

A man sees what he wants to see, And disregards the rest.

A man sees what he wants to see, And disregards the rest.

We got on American Bandstand, where kids would dance to a record and then rate...

We got on American Bandstand, where kids would dance to a record and then rate...

The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenements halls and...

The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenements halls and...

Artie is a singer, and I'm a writer and player and a singer. We didn't...

Artie is a singer, and I'm a writer and player and a singer. We didn't...

I don't believe what the papers are saying They're just out to capture my dime,...

I don't believe what the papers are saying They're just out to capture my dime,...

Improvisation is too good to leave to chance.

Improvisation is too good to leave to chance.

Facts can be turned into art if one is artful enough.

Facts can be turned into art if one is artful enough.

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

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

Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I...

Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I...

You want to be a writer, don't know how or when? Find a quiet place,...

You want to be a writer, don't know how or when? Find a quiet place,...

I try to open up my heart as much as I can and keep a...

I try to open up my heart as much as I can and keep a...

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

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

Mrs. Robinson is a little dated now, but it has nothing to do with Joe...

Mrs. Robinson is a little dated now, but it has nothing to do with Joe...

Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become...

Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become...

Why am I so soft in the middle when the rest of my life is...

Why am I so soft in the middle when the rest of my life is...

Time, time, time, See what's become of me, While I look around all my possibilities

Time, time, time, See what's become of me, While I look around all my possibilities

It's pointless to be critical of your stuff once it's done. I don't spend a...

It's pointless to be critical of your stuff once it's done. I don't spend a...

Some people never say the words 'I love you'. It's not their style to be...

Some people never say the words 'I love you'. It's not their style to be...

You've spent your whole life running and running, trying to catch up with something that...

You've spent your whole life running and running, trying to catch up with something that...

Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says: 'I need...

Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says: 'I need...