And I think it's safe to say that the single very impressive figure to me was Merle Haggard.
Warren Zevon

But I can't say that I didn't like John Hammond's performances often better than the originals.
Warren Zevon

But there's a thin line between songwriting and arranging.
Warren Zevon

Duncan Aldrich has been my partner in most recording projects, and touring projects, for the past decade.
Warren Zevon

Dylan can do no wrong.
Warren Zevon

Dylan doesn't have to make Blonde On Blonde every time.
Warren Zevon

Enjoy every sandwich.
Warren Zevon

Everywhere I go, I have my little Steinberger, and I like it very well.
Warren Zevon

Glenn Gould was my hero. Glenn Gould was my idol. I loved him.
Warren Zevon

I don't learn so good, no matter how good the teacher is.
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I don't like piano solos.
Warren Zevon

I had a good guitar, and I was a young, young kid.
Warren Zevon

I have no guitar technique.
Warren Zevon

I loved Hendrix. I mean, really, really loved him. As if he were one of the great classical composers. And he was. That's how I saw him.
Warren Zevon

I mean, I haven't been completely lacking in some enjoyment of Chuck Berry or Buddy Holly. But I just didn't pay attention to that period of music, obviously.
Warren Zevon

I missed jazz, kind of. And by the time I came to it in life, it was too intimidating to enjoy thoroughly.
Warren Zevon

I played a lot of real normal, straight sessions.
Warren Zevon

I remember certain lines and whose they are.
Warren Zevon

I wish I sang better.
Warren Zevon

I'll sleep when I'm dead.
Warren Zevon