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People often called us perfectionists, but we were not looking for perfection. We were looking for some kind of magic in the music.
Paul Simon
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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.
Paul Simon
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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.
Paul Simon
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We've survived by believing our life is going to get better.
Paul Simon
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I think I have a superior brain and an inferior stature, if you really want to get brutal about it.
Paul Simon
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My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on. It's the only thing I find interesting.
Paul Simon
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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.
Paul Simon
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My voice is my improvisational instrument, the melody instrument. The guitar is harmonic structure. I'm not a good enough guitarist to improvise on it.
Paul Simon
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I think Bridge Over Troubled Water was a very good song. Artie sang it beautifully. The Boxer was a really nice record. But I don't think I've written any great songs.
Paul Simon
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How much can you do with two voices? You can sing thirds or you can sing fifths or you can do a background harmony.
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The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains.
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