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Being called a musical genius was a cross to bear. Genius is a big word. But if you have to live up to something, you might as well live up to that. God damn!

— Brian Wilson

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All of us have the privilege of making music that helps and heals — to make music that makes people happier, stronger and kinder. Don't forget: music is God's voice.

We wanted to bring some love to the world. I thought we were good at doing that. Bringin' love to the world.

Humor — it helps to make the vibe better — it loosens up the vibrations.

OffBeat interview (2005)

It's funny how people are pickin' up on our music now, you know? I think it's wonderful that people like our music.

They'll eat their words with a fork and spoon, and watch 'em!
They'll hit the road and all be surfin' soon.

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Like every 'intellectual', a philosophy teacher is a petty bourgeois. When he opens his mouth, it is petty-bourgeois ideology that speaks: its resources and ruses are infinite.

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