"I've had several working-man songs that I like."

“There is temptation to place too much importance on those things that you're meant to do, and not on to little everyday happinesses. I think if you do what makes you happy on a daily basis, your days gather into years and you have a happy life. I don't want to think too far ahead. I want to make sure that I enjoy tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day. And we'll see what happens.”

Source : "Guy Garvey interview: 'I still think wistfully about my hedonistic years'". Interview with Miranda Sawyer, www.theguardian.com. March 1, 2014.

“One thing is certain. I am not afraid to act as my conscience dictates, no matter what the world may think …”

“It is YOU who is so busy disrespecting artistry. You disrespect your own remarkable talents and more importantly you disrespect the talent, hard work, and tenacity of all artists when you go so rudely and savagely after such an accomplished and humble artist like BECK.”

“Never quit. Never give up. Fly it to the end.”

“The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.”

“The juvenile delinquent does not feel his disturbed personality. The intelligent man does not feel his intelligence or the introvert his introversion.”

“All great and beautiful work has come of first gazing without shrinking into the darkness.”

“Nobody has ever accused Donald Trump of lowering the temperature on anything - I don't think.”

Source : "Young Republican Roundtable: Shifting Views After Election Of Donald Trump". "Weekend Edition Sunday" with Rachel Martin, www.npr.org. November 13, 2016.