I had no idea that I could sustain a career as an artist. But, I loved music and wanted to be in the music business.
Ray Stevens
I just love music in general. I've been a fan of all different kinds of music since I can remember.
I'm a big fan of comedy music.
I'm not just a singer of funny songs; I am basically, first and foremost, a musician. I'm always recording all styles of music.
I love what I do. I made my first record in '57. I don't think I'll ever get tired of making records and writing songs and singing and... →
Musicians are often asked to answer for an entire culture, or for an entire movement. It's a process of commodification. It becomes packaged and... →
Sufjan Stevens
You know, I don't think my music is important, I don't think it's changing the world, I don't think it's art. I just think... →
I find in music there's a space and a language I can use to express things in ways I can't describe conversationally.
I wouldn't mind being popular in other ways, but not with music.
I believe that music is a spiritual language. My everyday self is pretty mundane and boring, but when I'm making music it allows for me to... →