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Sturgill Simpson Quotes

I just can't sit down and write three verses and a chorus and a bridge anymore. It just don't find it inspiring.

Sturgill Simpson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: musician
Nationality: american
Birth: June 8, 1978

Topics

Bridge Find Down Three Write Sit

I cling to the idea that Herman Melville had to work at the end of his career watching ships in a dock, as a shipping agent in New York. Any writer who thinks they should be given patronage because of their gift... you don't have to look too far in history to see that's just not the case.

Work History New York Gift End Look

The delicate balance between modesty and conceit is popularity.

Balance Modesty Popularity Delicate

When you say, 'Southern,' or you speak about a southern accent, there's always that drawl, and usually from white people. That's what people associate with the South. But we're all different. The black southern accent is different.

People Speak Black You White Say

When I write about places in L.A. - like where the best taco truck is or something - it's not about L.A. To me, it's about Harry Bosch, because he's the guy that does these things and has this experience.

Michael Connelly

Best Experience Me Truck Places Guy

Theories come and go, but fundamental data always remain the same.

Data Come And Go Go Same Always

I think that to make something alive, instead of on a page, is an honorable task. And it turns me on.

Me Think Alive Page Task Something

We remain at peace with all nations, and no efforts on my part consistent with the preservation of our rights and the honor of the country shall be spared to maintain a position so consonant to our institutions.

Martin Van Buren

Peace Honor Country Preservation Our

My view of the alt-right was that it was a big tent.

Myself Nonfiction Writer Consider

Thinking is my hobby. But sometimes you get to where you're stuck and you can't figure it out, so you just go work on another project. I always have multiple projects.

Work Thinking Hobby You Sometimes

I grew up with horses and cattle, running around on dirt hills with this real sense of space. We didn't have neighbours - well, the nearest ones were kilometres away.

Deborah Mailman

Space Real Dirt Up Hills Well

I love home, any home really - my mum's, and of course my own. I love eating food there and chilling in bed with a cup of tea.

Love Home Food Tea Eating My Own

My audience here in America is so eclectic. It's a real mix of people, which is great. Like what I was doing with Culture Club - world music, multiculturalism - not defining everything in terms of sexuality or color. It was about everyone coming together and being part of something.

Music Great Culture Together People

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