Townes Van Zandt

Human's can't live in the present as animals do; they just live in the present. But human's are always thinking about the future or the past.

I was just tapped on the shoulder from above and told to write these songs, as opposed to wanting to be a success in the music business.

I don't envision a very long life for myself. I think my life will run out before my work does. I've designed it that way.

I don't think you can ever do your best. Doing your best is a process of trying to do your best.