I find it hard to take rock groups very seriously or treat them with respect. There is something absurd about these gloomy young men getting together and banging away. – 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
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
Being big and famous doesnt get you more freedom, it gets you less. – Robert Wyatt
It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; ’tis rather an embrio state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals? – Benjamin Franklin, 22 February 1756