Barney Kessel famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

So long as the human spirit thrives on this planet, music in some living form will accompany and sustain it and give it expressive meaning.
There is something about music that keeps its distance even at the moment that it engulfs us. It is at the same time outside and away from us and inside and part of us. In one sense it dwarfs us, and in another we master it. We are led on and on, and yet in some strange way we never lose control.
I think that's what really a substantial work is, it's forever. It's the truth now and it was the truth then, and it will be the truth tomorrow.
If you don't have sex and you don't do drugs, your rock 'n' roll better be awfully good.
The focus on my appearance has really surprised me. I've always been a size 14 to 16, I don't care about clothes, I'd rather spend my money on cigarettes and booze.
Basketball is my favorite sport, and I'm also a very passionate football fan.
I've always envied the kind of coach who could go completely out of his mind and nobody would know the difference.
Boxing is an all year round sport. You never know when they're going to call you, so you got to stay ready.
I'm a sort of nuts-and-bolts guy. I'm into turning wrenches and swinging a hammer and wrenching on cars.
There is a spiritual hunger in the world today - and it cannot be satisfied by better cars on longer credit terms.

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