Tom Waits

Eccentric musician, raspy voice

Contemporary weird famous 73 sayings

Sayings by Tom Waits

I'm a big believer in the idea that you should always be learning. You should always be trying new things.

2011 — Interview with The Independent
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I like to work with people who are a little bit dangerous. I think that's where the best stuff comes from.

2011 — Interview with Mojo magazine
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I'm not a big fan of awards. I think they're a waste of time.

2002 — Interview with The Guardian
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I'm a big believer in the idea that you should always be yourself. You should always be true to yourself.

2011 — Interview with The Independent
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I'm not a big fan of politics. I think it's a bunch of nonsense.

2002 — Interview with The Guardian
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I'm not a big fan of money. I think it's the root of all evil.

2004 — Interview with The Believer
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I'm a big believer in the idea that you should always be kind. You should always be compassionate.

2011 — Interview with The Independent
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I'm not a big fan of religion. I think it's a bunch of hocus pocus.

2002 — Interview with The Guardian
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I'm not a big fan of technology. I think it's a big distraction.

2004 — Interview with The Believer
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I like to write songs that are like little dreams. I like to create a world that you can get lost in.

2011 — Interview with KCRW's 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'
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I'm not a big fan of the future. I think it's a big unknown.

2002 — Interview with The Guardian
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I'm not a big fan of the present. I think it's a big mess.

2002 — Interview with The Guardian
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I'm not a big fan of celebrities. I think they're a bunch of phonies.

2004 — Interview with The Believer
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