Being big and famous doesnt get you more freedom, it gets you less. – Robert Wyatt
People say, oh its a shame, youre not nostalgic about the 60s. Well actually, its quite good, when you think of it. Wouldnt it be sad if I was sitting here wishing it back? – Robert Wyatt
It was physically difficult, adjusting to wheelchair life, but I remember a great relief and happiness that I was finally getting somewhere, finding musicians to work with that were sympathetic. – Robert Wyatt
If youve never felt that you quite got a hold of it, you just feel that before you die, youve got to try and get it right once. And hope that the experience you have makes up for the some of the diminishing energy. – Robert Wyatt
Theres the famous thing that the A&R man from the record company is supposed to do: Hes supposed to come into the studio and listen to the songs youve been recording and then say, Guys, I dont hear any singles. And then everybody falls into a terrible depression because you have to write one. – Jarvis Cocker