I know people who grow old and bitter. I want to keep making a fresh start. I dont want them to defeat me. That would be suicidal. – Robert Wyatt
I dont know how many thoughts we have a second, but its quite an amazing number, and just to pin down the appropriate sequence of those, all you really need is a pencil and a piece of paper. – 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
I was taught to confront things you cant avoid. Death is one of those things. To live in a society where youre trying not to look at it is stupid because looking at death throws us back into life with more vigour and energy. The fact that flowers dont last for ever makes them beautiful. – Damien Hirst