Its very hard to get rich and famous at a young age and handle it well. – Randy Newman
Learn about the world, the way it works, any kind of science and anthropology, its really an interesting place we live in. Evolution is a really fantastic idea, even more than the idea of God I think. – Randy Newman
Ive worked with a band, and its nice to have someone to travel around with, but I didnt like it as well on stage. – Randy Newman
Ive always had a lot of respect from the people I respected. – Randy Newman
On the other hand, when I give it closer thought, I realize Im not enough of a dictator to conduct an orchestra because it requires a pretty awful person. When you read these biographies of famous conductors, they are all awful people who fail in their private relationships. – Eberhard Weber